Inventory Control Lead (Senior Inventory Specialist)

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The Inventory Control Lead is responsible for overseeing inventory accuracy control processes and material flow to support efficient and reliable operations. This role provides dayâtoâday leadership for inventory activities ensures adherence to inventory policies and procedures and serves as the first point of escalation for discrepancies or control issues. The Inventory Control Lead drives accuracy visibility and continuous improvement to support production fulfillment and financial integrity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead daily inventory control activities to ensure accurate tracking and availability of materials.
• Coordinate and prioritize inventory transactions cycle counts and reconciliation activities.
• Monitor inventory accuracy investigate variances and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to inventory control procedures system requirements and internal controls.
• Serve as firstâlevel escalation point for inventory discrepancies shortages or process issues.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within ERP or inventory management systems.
• Partner with Operations Supply Chain Finance and Quality teams to resolve inventory issues.
• Support physical inventories and audit activities; ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Train and coach inventory control staff on procedures systems and best practices.
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve inventory accuracy and efficiency.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge Skills Experience:

• Minimum Qualifications
  • Experience in inventory control materials management or supply chain operations.
  • Working knowledge of inventory control processes cycle counting and reconciliation.
  • Proven ability to lead or coordinate work activities in an operational environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical problemâsolving skills.
  • Proficiency with ERP or inventory management systems and standard office applications.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting manufacturing warehouse or distribution environments.
  • Familiarity with inventory controls audits and compliance requirements.
  • Demonstrated success improving inventory accuracy or reducing discrepancies.
  • Experience mentoring or supporting junior inventory staff.

Education Certifications Requirements:

• Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Associates or bachelors degree in Supply Chain Logistics Business or a related field.
  • Formal training or certification in inventory management or supply chain (e.g. CPIM or equivalent).
  • Lean continuous improvement or operational excellence training.

Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color national or ethnic origin age religion disability sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression marital status and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.

Required Experience:

Senior IC