What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Inventory Control Specialist position at RAE Corporation?
Job Title: Lead Inventory Control Specialist
Department: FLSA Status: Hourly
Location: RAE Corporation – Pryor, OK
About Us: RAE Corporation is a leading provider of innovative HVAC solutions, dedicated to delivering unparalleled quality and customer satisfaction. Our company values a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and employee empowerment. We are committed to fostering a positive work environment where every team member feels valued, heard, and supported.
Role Overview: The Lead Inventory Control Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of inventory across all stockroom and production areas. This position leads cycle counting activities, investigates discrepancies, directs and trains Inventory Control Specialists, and partners with cross-functional teams to improve processes. The role ensures accurate, timely inventory data to support efficient material flow and production success.
Key Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Coordinate and execute daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts across all inventory areas with Inventory Control Specialists.
• Investigate inventory variances, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure alignment between physical inventory counts and ERP system (IFS) data.
• Provide real-time inventory reporting and insights to stakeholders.
• Support stockroom and production personnel in inventory-related transactions and troubleshooting.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce inventory control policies and procedures.
• Train, coach, and mentor team members on proper inventory handling and documentation practices.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to drive inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and compliant working environment.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 3 years of experience in inventory control, warehouse, or stockroom operations.
• Understanding of inventory control principles, including cycle counting, variance investigation, and lot/serial tracking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with ERP systems (IFS preferred).
• Forklift certification, or the ability to obtain certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and data accuracy.
• Ability to lead and mentor others while working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred:
• Prior experience in a lead or supervisory inventory role.
• Background in manufacturing or distribution environments.
Key Competencies
• Leadership and team development skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Analytical thinker with problem-solving capabilities.
• Clear and professional communication.
• Dependability, adaptability, and commitment to accuracy.
• Safety-focused approach in all aspects of inventory handling.
Why Join Us: At RAE Corporation, we value teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on production success by ensuring inventory accuracy, leading process improvements, and supporting cross-functional teams. We offer career growth, professional development, and the stability of a family-owned company with decades of industry expertise.
Benefits:
• Health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
Working Environment: The position entails working within an industrial production facility specializing in the manufacturing of refrigeration and HVAC equipment. Employees operate in an environment where they may encounter moving mechanical components and vehicular traffic. Some areas of the workplace may exhibit elevated noise levels. Variations in working hours may occur due to fluctuations in production demands across different seasons.
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Other Physical Requirements: Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception) Sense of Sound (Audible Voice), Sense of Touch, Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Safety Glasses) |
The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.
RAE Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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