Inventory Control Specialist

About the role

Van-Am Tool & Engineering is seeking an experienced Inventory Control Specialist to help maintain accurate inventory and ensure materials move efficiently throughout our manufacturing operation. This position offers a 4-day workweek with four 10-hour days giving you a consistent three-day weekend. Van-Am also offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. The Inventory Control Specialist works closely with Shipping & Receiving, Production, Quality, and Purchasing to maintain material availability, inventory accuracy, and proper system transactions. This position combines computer-based inventory control with hands-on activity on the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities

• Manage material movement from receiving through work-in-process and finished goods.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and transactions in our ERP/MRP system; Van-Am uses Epicor.
• Perform cycle counts and reconcile physical inventory to system records.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and help implement corrective actions.
• Ensure materials are properly labeled, identified, stored, and located.
• Maintain organization and control of raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory.
• Accurately process inventory transfers, adjustments, and other transactions.
• Maintain records supporting inventory accuracy, traceability, and ISO/AS9100 requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferably 2–5 years of inventory control or material handling experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems required; Epicor experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and computer systems.
• Able to independently investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Experience in metal manufacturing, aerospace, defense, ISO 9001, or AS9100 environments is a plus.
• Requires frequent walking and standing throughout the facility.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package.

Pay

Competitive pay.

Schedule

4-day workweek with four 10-hour shifts, providing a consistent three-day weekend.