Inventory Control Specialist

Who We Are

On July 1 2025 IPL Plastics merged with Schoeller Allibert to form IPL Schoeller (the company). The Companys operations are split across North America (11 manufacturing plants) and Europe (16 manufacturing plants).

The company is headquartered in Dublin Ireland. IPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions across a range of end market segments including returnable transit packaging consumer and industrial packaging environmental containers and agricultural packaging. The company employs c.4100 employees across North America (1600 employees) and Europe (2500 employees.)

The role

Join our fastgrowing team and play a critical role in keeping our production operations running smoothly. As our Inventory Control Specialist youll own the accuracy of all inventory datafinished goods raw materials and everything in between. If you love problemsolving collaborating across teams and improving processes this is a chance to make a real impact.

What Youll Do

• Ensure inventory is accurate complete and fully compliant with internal and external standards.

• Lead crossfunctional teams to achieve 100% quarterly cycle count completion.

• Partner daily with Production Logistics and other departments to resolve reporting errors label issues scrap downtime and other discrepancies.

• Review previous-day production reports and take corrective actions to keep inventory precise and up to date.

• Manage new item setup requests and maintain active item master data in the ERP system.

• Support product structure reviews and variance analysis helping identify the root causes of deviations.

• Assist the Finance team with inventory valuation and yearend inventory activities.

• Serve as the primary contact for all inventoryrelated questions.

• Review and update inventory SOPs annually to ensure compliance and consistency.

• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

• Provide periodic backup support for logistics as needed.

Logistics Support Responsibilities

• Collect analyze and interpret logistics data (product availability delivery performance transportation metrics).

• Maintain logistics databases and track product flow from order to delivery.

• Review transportation costs delivery performance backorders and other fulfillment metrics.

• Coordinate with transportation providers to ensure timely reliable shipments.

• Respond to customer inquiries and handle special shipping arrangements when necessary.

• Monitor and correct shipping errors and ensure all services meet expected quality standards.

What You Bring

• Proficiency in Microsoft Officestrong Excel skills required.

• Experience with integrated ERP systems.

• Ability to thrive in a fastpaced manufacturing environment.

• Keen attention to detail and accuracy in tracking and reporting inventory.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret inventory demand and cost data.

• Excellent timemanagement skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

• Ability to lead and influence crossfunctional teams.

• Experience in inventory management/control preferred.

• Bachelors or Associates degree in Logistics Supply Chain Business Finance or related field.

• Basic understanding of injection molding (a plus).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods.

• Ability to walk and stand for long periods on the shop floor.

• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs occasionally.

• Use of standard office equipment (computer phone keyboard etc.).

If you have the above experience and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference apply today to find out more!