Inventory Control Specialist

Job Title: 

Inventory Control Specialist 

Reports to: 

Warehouse Manager 

Department/Group: 

Warehouse 

Travel Required: 

No 

Location: 

New Lenox, IL 

Position Type: 

Full-Time 

NLX Beverage Solutions, LLC firmly believes that our employees are the heart of our success. This position description is designed to outline primary duties and qualifications, but not limit one to specified duties, to ensure individual and group success.  

Job Summary 

The Inventory Control Specialist plays a key role in supporting Warehouse operations by ensuring accurate and timely management of inventory data and work order processes. This position is responsible for the completion and reconciliation of work orders, performing cycle counts, conducting accurate data entry into the ERP system (Sage), and creating or updating work orders as needed. 

Additional responsibilities include tracking product yields, generating inventory reports for internal teams, customers, and the corporate office, and identifying opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and traceability on the production floor. Success in this role requires attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement in inventory control processes. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Learn, and adhere to, all Safety policies & procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) established for NLX 

• Learn, and adhere to, all Quality policies and procedures including Safe Quality Food (SQF) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) 

• Close work orders as production runs are completed (within 72 hours from the end of the run) , also ensure all work orders are closed by the 3rd of the month for month end financials 

• Verify raw material, packaging, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory availability prior to production scheduling to ensure production plans can be executed without interruption. 

• Work order summary reporting 

• Work with Production team to ensure accurate WO creation per production schedule 

• Pull raw materials and stage them for production on a daily basis 

• Perform cycle counts on consumable products and perform finished goods cycle counts as needed to insure all are counted 

• Coordinate and manage inventory transactions involving third-party warehouses, co-packers, external storage facilities, and logistics providers to ensure accurate inventory records and timely reconciliation of discrepancies. 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for third-party inventory management activities, including inventory reporting, stock transfers, adjustments, and investigations of inventory variances. 

• Operate forklifts and other powered industrial trucks in a safe and efficient manner to support inventory movements, storage, cycle counts, and warehouse operations. 

• Cross reference final counts in production packets with cycle counts for work order close 

• Work with Warehouse team to ensure accurate inventory 

• Communicate inventory and production counts via e-mail when needed 

• Assist with daily rack count and sugar count and send out appropriate email 

• Assist with updating SOPs as in pertains to inventory control 

• Work with department heads and supervisors for continuous improvement of paperwork process 

• Perform all other duties as assigned