Inventory Control Specialist

About the role

The Inventory Control Specialist plays a crucial role in managing inventory planning and execution for assigned programs and stocking locations. This role requires an experienced professional who can analyze demand signals, anticipate risks, and proactively adjust inventory strategies to support manufacturing, sales, and customer commitments.

Responsibilities

• Own inventory planning and execution for assigned programs, including min/max strategy, replenishment logic, and exception management
• Analyze historical demand, consumption trends, and production signals to anticipate shortages, excess, and obsolescence
• Independently investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Serve as a planning liaison between Production Control, Procurement, and Sales, influencing decisions through data-backed recommendations
• Manage inventory transactions in Oracle (receipts, transfers, RMAs, adjustments) with full ownership for accuracy and timing
• Develop and maintain inventory metrics (turns, service level, aging, variances) and use them to drive action
• Proactively identify process gaps and recommend improvements to strengthen inventory control and planning discipline
• Support physical inventory activities and audits with end-to-end accountability for reconciliation and follow-through
• Comply with internal procedures and documentation requirements
• Support customer consignment inventory audits and physical inventory activities as required, ensuring accuracy, documentation, and timely resolution of discrepancies
• Partner with internal teams to support consignment-related process improvements that enhance inventory accuracy, visibility, and customer satisfaction
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives when directly related to customer consignment inventory management, ensuring primary role responsibilities remain the top priority

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in customer inventory, consignment, or manufacturing inventory environments
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Oracle required)
• Proficiency in Excel for inventory tracking and analysis
• Inventory control, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Operations
• Demonstrated ability to manage consignment inventory with minimal oversight, including reconciliation, forecasting, variance resolution, and customer-facing accuracy
• Strong working knowledge of inventory controls specific to customer-owned or customer-dedicated stock
• Confident communicator able to resolve discrepancies directly with internal teams and customers

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Data Analytics, or Business Analytics
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis tools)
• Experience reducing excess or slow-moving inventory
• Experience leading or participating in customer-facing meetings
• Knowledge of inventory KPIs and performance metrics
• Experience working in a hybrid (onsite/remote) environment

Skills

• Inventory control
• Supply Chain, Logistics, or Operations
• Data analysis
• Excel proficiency
• Customer-facing communication

Benefits

• Health and Welfare Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Group Life Insurance
• Wellbeing Resources
• Leave Benefits
• Retirement Benefits

Pay

The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $40,590 - $50,740. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Schedule

Hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri)

Company Information

S&C Electric Company is a trusted industry leader in the electrical industry, with a 100-year history of innovation and 100% employee ownership since 2012. We are committed to equal opportunity employment and offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit package, including health and welfare benefits, retirement savings plans, and employee stock ownership plans.