Inventory Clerk

Job Description
Position Title: Inventory Clerk
Shift: Monday – Friday 6AM – 2:30PM (overtime as needed)

Purpose/Responsibility: The Inventory Clerk is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, supporting inventory control activities, and assisting with the movement and tracking of materials throughout the facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Maintain accurate inventory records of component parts, raw materials, and finished goods within a manufacturing and distribution environment.
• Perform and coordinate cycle counts, physical inventory counts, and inventory audits as scheduled.
• Investigate, identify, and resolve inventory discrepancies, including shortages, overages, and incorrect transactions.
• Verify material quantities, locations, and inventory transactions to ensure accuracy within the ERP/MRP system.
• Process inventory adjustments, corrections, and material transactions within the inventory management system.
• Monitor inventory movement between receiving, storage, production, assembly, and distribution areas.
• Perform and verify backflushing transactions to ensure materials consumed during production are accurately recorded.
• Reconcile inventory records with production activity, material usage, and assembly operations.
• Work closely with production, receiving, and warehouse teams to identify and resolve material shortages and inventory issues.
• Support receiving operations by verifying incoming materials, quantities, and proper inventory documentation.
• Identify and report misplaced, damaged, or incorrectly labeled component parts and materials.
• Assist with locating and verifying materials needed for production, assembly, and customer orders.
• Research inventory transaction errors and assist in identifying root causes to prevent recurring discrepancies.
• Ensure inventory transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner to maintain system integrity.
• Follow all company safety policies, inventory control procedures, and established operational standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Previous experience in inventory control or manufacturing operations required, preferably in an environment involving component parts and assembly.
• Experience with material counting, inventory tracking, and cycle counting preferred.
• Ability to investigate, identify, and resolve inventory discrepancies to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Experience with backflushing and using the inventory module of an ERP/MRP system preferred.
• Basic computer and data-entry skills required, with the ability to learn and navigate inventory management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling inventory transactions and material records.
• Good communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with production, warehouse, and inventory teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable attendance and a strong commitment to workplace safety. Preferred Skills
• Experience with Oracle WMS/ERP
• Experience performing inventory reconciliations.
• Forklift, reach truck, EPJ, or other powered industrial equipment experience
• Strong understanding of warehouse inventory flow and material locations.