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Team Lead - Inventory Control Specialist III

Generac · Jefferson, WI · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time

Schedule

6:00 am – 2:00 pm, Monday‑Friday

Job Summary

The Inventory Control Specialist will be responsible for tracking inventory and stock changes within a distribution setting. The primary duties include ensuring part quantity is accurate, placing raw goods in the correct location per the inventory system, inspecting shipments, maintaining records, adjusting discrepancies, and supporting continuous improvement efforts within the warehouse. The role works inside the warehouse to track items, parts, and products and collaborates with management to recommend improvements.

Responsibilities

Inventory Control Specialist I

  • Learn to operate and become proficient in driving power equipment.
  • Look up products in the warehouse and identify missing inventory.
  • Research where missing inventory could be located and correct system errors.
  • Perform dynamic cycle counts and inventory adjustments.
  • Use a barcode scanner, computer and/or radio frequency (RF) tool to enter and adjust items in the inventory database.

Inventory Control Specialist II

  • Monitor inventory changes daily using the inventory or warehouse management system.
  • Research and correct inventory errors.
  • Audit warehouse locations and correct defects in records.
  • May lead a small team on a project.
  • Present dashboards, metrics, and KPIs.
  • Locate products in the warehouse and identify missing inventory.

Inventory Control Specialist III

  • Plan and communicate daily plans to the team.
  • Work in multiple areas of the warehouse or plant.
  • Set up and control master data in SAP.
  • Fill in for the Lead when necessary.
  • Assist other teams onsite and remotely.

Minimum Job Requirements

  • Education: High School Diploma or GED.
  • Experience: 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or comparable environment with inventory control duties.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Inventory Control Specialist I

  • Understands cycle count methodology and can perform counts and adjustments in SAP.
  • Basic computer knowledge; can effectively send emails to other plants.
  • Ability to operate equipment safely.
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Good problem‑solving and analytical skills.
  • Effective communication.

Inventory Control Specialist II

  • Use SAP to process action reports as directed by supervisor.
  • Create and process STOs.
  • Effectively use barcode scanner, computer and/or RF tool.
  • Understand and perform E&O process.
  • Ability to lead projects with a small team.

Inventory Control Specialist III

  • Willingness to assist other teams onsite and remotely.

Level of Independence

This position reports directly to a Production Supervisor, Materials Supervisor, or Distribution Supervisor and operates with some degree of autonomy.

Physical Demands

  • Regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.
  • Regularly required to stand and walk.
  • Occasionally required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.
  • Occasionally lift up to 25–50 pounds.
  • Frequent computer‑based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Occasional travel.

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