Inventory Control Specialist
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Job Location:
Cleveland, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 23 - 28
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Inventory Control Specialist
Site: Cleveland OH -17000 Saint Clair Cleveland OH 44110
Shift(s): 8-hour shift - 1st Shift
Who are we
At Team Wendy we design and build advanced head protection systems trusted by military personnel first responders and law enforcement professionals around the world. As part of Avon Technologies plc youll be backed by the strength of a global leader in protective technology united by a shared mission to protect those who protect us.
Position Summary
The Inventory Control Specialist is a key operational role responsible for safeguarding inventory accuracy integrity and compliance within the warehouse environment. This position ensures that all inventory transactions are executed accurately and consistently discrepancies are promptly investigated and resolved and inventory control processes support uninterrupted operations and data-driven decision-making. The Inventory Control Specialist partners closely with Operations Planning Procurement and Finance to maintain alignment between physical inventory and system records while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Accuracy & Control
- Execute daily weekly and monthly cycle counts in accordance with established inventory control procedures.
- Reconcile inventory variances by conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
- Ensure inventory movements (receipts issues transfers adjustments and scrap) are accurately and timely recorded in the ERP/WMS.
- Enforce FIFO lot control serialization and traceability requirements as applicable.
Warehouse & Operational Support
- Partner with receiving shipping and production teams to ensure materials are properly received stored staged and issued.
- Validate inbound materials against purchase orders packing slips and system requirements.
- Support physical inventories audits and reconciliations including preparation execution and post-count analysis.
- Maintain accurate bin locations and support effective space utilization to optimize material flow.
Systems Reporting & Compliance
- Maintain system integrity by ensuring adherence to inventory transaction controls and standard work.
- Generate inventory reports and metrics to identify trends risks and improvement opportunities.
- Ensure inventory processes align with internal controls safety standards and regulatory or customer requirements.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal and external audit requests.
Continuous Improvement & Standardization
- Identify gaps in inventory control processes and recommend improvements to reduce shrink rework and inefficiencies.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. Kaizen Lean) to enhance inventory accuracy and warehouse performance.
- Support the development documentation and training of standard work related to inventory control.
Qualifications & Experience
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 24 years of experience in inventory control warehouse operations or materials management.
- Demonstrated experience with cycle counting programs and discrepancy resolution.
- Proficiency with ERP and/or WMS systems (e.g. IFS SAP Oracle NetSuite or similar).
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of accountability for data accuracy.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Preferred
- Associate degree in Supply Chain Logistics Business or a related field.
- Experience in manufacturing distribution or regulated environments.
- Working knowledge of inventory governance internal controls and audit readiness.
- Exposure to Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.
Core Competencies
- Inventory accuracy and analytical rigor
- Process discipline and compliance mindset
- Cross-functional collaboration and communication
- Problem-solving and root cause analysis
- Time management and organizational effectiveness
Physical & Work Environment
- Regularly required to stand walk bend and lift materials up to X lbs.
- Warehouse environment with exposure to forklifts pallet jacks and material handling equipment.
- Extended periods on the warehouse floor may be required.
Performance Indicators
- Inventory accuracy and variance reduction
- Cycle count completion and compliance rates
- Audit readiness and documentation quality
- Timeliness and accuracy of inventory transactions
- Contribution to continuous improvement initiatives
About Avon Technologies:
We are a world leader in protective equipment with a reputation for innovative design high-performance quality and specialist materials expertise. Our two brands Avon Protection and Team Wendy supply our respiratory and head protection portfolio to customers across the globe from our manufacturing sites in theUKandNorth America. At Avon Technologies we recognize that our success relies on the collective efforts of our talented team. As an organization we welcome individuals who embody our #FIERCE company values - fearlessness integrity excellence resilience collaboration and the ability to execute.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:
- Flexible Schedule
- Generous paid time off
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Bonus Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401k Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Mentorship Program
- Supplemental plans
- Company-paid life and AD&D
- Medical/Dental/Vision
This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements management reserved the right to modify add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information systems technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain non-U.S. persons (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals lawful permanent residents of the U.S. refugees Temporary Residents (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions) or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B L-1 F-1 etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
To comply with these laws and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data Avon must assess employees U.S. person status as well as citizenship(s).
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avons sole election.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain non-U.S. persons (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals lawful permanent residents of the U.S. refugees Temporary Residents (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions) or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B L-1 F-1 etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
To comply with these laws and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data Avon must assess employees U.S. person status as well as citizenship(s).
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avons sole election.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).
The anticipated salary for candidates who will work in Cleveland OH is $23.83 to 28.81The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job type and years of experience within the industry education etc.
EOE Including Vet/Disability
Required Experience:
IC
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