Inventory Controller II

Summary Description

The Inventory Controls II team member is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy and system integrity through advanced inventory analysis, transaction auditing, discrepancy resolution, and WMS/ERP expertise. This role serves as an inventory process resource, supports complex investigations and audits, and works cross-functionally to improve inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and process adherence.

Duties

• Serve as a WMS/ERP Super User, maintaining advanced system knowledge.
• Perform complex inventory investigations, variance analysis, and transaction history reviews.
• Lead and execute secondary cycle counts, audits, reconciliations, and inventory validations.
• Analyze inventory data using Microsoft Excel to identify trends and discrepancies.
• Generate reports that support operational and leadership decision-making.
• Validate and maintain accurate inventory data within the WMS/ERP system.
• Identify recurring inventory discrepancies and support corrective actions.
• Aid with inventory-related projects, system enhancements, and process improvements.
• Provide guidance and training to warehouse team members on inventory processes.
• Support operational coverage and issue resolution during Team Lead absences when assigned.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Perform counts as determined and provided from our WMS system as well as any additional counts that may be required.
• Assist other departments in material movements, count verification, etc. as requested.
• Ensure locations are 100% accurate regarding SKU, piece count, location etc. before leaving the area.
• Accurately report physical inventory to ensure smooth business operations.
• Safely operate a hand jack for materials movements and a task support vehicle (Joey).
• Follows FDA protocol for all lot controlled and age sensitive items.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional education in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of inventory control experience in a warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience using WMS and/or ERP systems.
• Experience performing audits, cycle counts, and inventory investigations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including formulas, lookups, and pivot tables.
• Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving skills.
• Strong inventory investigation capabilities.
• Ability to interpret transaction history and inventory data.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to train and support peers.
• Strong understanding of inventory controls and warehouse operations.

Company Values

• Must adhere to The Gorilla Glue Company’s Core Values that ensure everyone works together to exceed expectations.
• Have fun, be passionate and show it!
• Act with integrity and respect in all relationships.
• Communicate openly and appreciate the effort of others.
• Embrace knowledge, growth, and change.
• Strive for excellence in what we do every day!

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see and use repetitive motions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds of material, boxes, etc.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten and or typed material and must have the ability to focus.
• The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the other staff.