Inventory Controller

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Job Description:

The Inventory Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records within the manufacturing warehouse through strong inventory control practices, cycle counting, auditing, and SAP transaction management. This role plays a critical part in ensuring material accuracy, supporting production needs, and minimizing inventory discrepancies. Key Responsibilities Inventory Control & Accuracy • Maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, packaging, WIP, and finished goods • Execute daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts; investigate and resolve variances • Perform root cause analysis on inventory discrepancies and recommend corrective actions • Ensure inventory movements are properly executed and documented SAP & System Transactions • Execute all inventory-related transactions in SAP (receipts, issues, transfers, adjustments) • Ensure SAP data accuracy aligns with physical inventory • Support inventory reconciliations between SAP and physical counts • Partner with IT, Finance, and Supply Chain on SAP-related inventory improvements Auditing & Compliance • Support internal and external inventory audits • Ensure compliance with company inventory control policies and SOX requirements (if applicable) • Maintain audit-ready documentation and transaction accuracy Warehouse & Cross-Functional Support • Work closely with Warehouse, Production, Procurement, and QA teams to ensure material availability • Support process improvements related to inventory flow, storage, and accuracy • Train warehouse team members on proper inventory handling and SAP transaction best practices Qualifications Required • 2+ years of inventory control experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment • Strong hands-on experience using SAP (inventory management, material movements) • Proven experience with cycle counting and inventory auditing • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills Preferred • Experience in food manufacturing or regulated environments • Understanding of FIFO/FEFO inventory practices