Senior Inventory Control Specialist

About the role

The Senior Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for the organization, control, and accuracy of maintenance spare parts, materials, and consumables used throughout the facility. This role ensures maintenance technicians and production personnel have the right parts available at the right time to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations. The Senior Inventory Control Specialist manages inventory transactions, receives and issues materials, supports purchasing activities, maintains storeroom organization, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives that reduce downtime and improve inventory performance. This position is based at an active mine site and requires daily onsite presence. Work conditions may include uneven terrain, climbing ladders, navigating steps, and exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat, rain, or mud.

Oil‑Dri Corporation of America is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty sorbent products for consumer and business‑to‑business markets that has been voted as a Top 100 workplaces in the Chicago Tribune. Oil‑Dri’s products are sold in the pet care, animal health, fluids purification, agricultural, sports field, industrial and automotive markets. Oil‑Dri controls millions of tons of specialty mineral reserves, including calcium bentonite, attapulgite, and diatomaceous shale. The company’s mines and manufacturing facilities are located in Georgia, Mississippi, Illinois, and California. Oil‑Dri is a family‑controlled and operated organization that emphasizes honesty, integrity, and accountability. The company is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to Create Value From Sorbent Minerals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records within JDE
• Monitor inventory levels and reorder points to prevent stockouts and minimize excess inventory
• Conduct cycle counts and physical inventories to ensure inventory accuracy
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies promptly
• Track critical spare parts and ensure appropriate stocking levels are maintained
• Maintain accurate record of rebuildable inventory parts and communicate status