Inventory Control

Inventory Control Coordinator/Purchasing Specialist

Primary Function:

The Inventory Control Coordinator / Purchasing Specialist is responsible for overseeing inventory accuracy, replenishing materials, and supporting procurement activities within a manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that all materials—whether for production, demonstration, or customer shipment—are accurately tracked, available when needed, and aligned with company standards and industry best practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Monitor, replenish, and maintain stock levels at all consignment and warehouse locations to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing and sales operations.

· Conduct routine inventory cycle counts and quarterly audits of demo and stocking areas, reconciling discrepancies and documenting adjustments.

· Process and track inventory transactions, including adjustments and transfers, within the company's ERP system.

· Proactively manage and resolve backorders, including communication with vendors and internal stakeholders to minimize delays.

· Accurately enter purchase orders for drop shipments and internal use items in a timely and consistent manner.

· Verify that all items stored in the warehouse are properly labeled and assigned a picking sequence to support streamlined fulfillment.

· Collaborate cross-functionally with warehouse staff, production planning, and customer service to align material availability with operational demands.

· Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned within the scope of this exempt-level role.

Skills and Qualifications:

· Product Knowledge: Strong understanding of company product lines, applications, and warehouse stocking strategies.

· Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and experienced in navigating ERP and CRM platforms; experience with SAGE 300 is preferred.

· Systems Agility: Ability to quickly learn and accurately utilize company-specific databases for purchasing, inventory, and reporting functions.

· Communication & Problem Solving: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to resolve issues proactively and professionally.

· Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to data entry, labeling, and record keeping to support accurate inventory reporting.

· Organization & Prioritization: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

· Customer Focus: Capable of maintaining positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, even in high-pressure or unusual situations.

· Process Adherence: Ability to follow company policies and procedures accurately in all paperwork, reporting, and transaction handling.

· Self-Motivation: Operates with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative and accountability in daily responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

· Ability to lift and move inventory items up to 50 lbs. as part of normal warehouse or consignment duties.

· Required to maintain or obtain forklift safety certification as part of operational compliance.

· Regular walking, standing, bending, and lifting within warehouse and production environments.

Reasonable accommodation will be considered as needed to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The position will primarily be performed in an office work environment. However, SBG is a light manufacturing and distribution business. Therefore, other work environment characteristics (not intended to be an exhaustive list) an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job include varied temperatures in open warehouse conditions, material movement and transportation equipment (e.g., forklifts, trucking), and manufacturing environments (noise, minimal dust & odors).

Come join our team

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

SBG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to consent to a criminal background check?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Inventory management: 3 years (Required)

Location:

• Rockford, TN Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000