Job Title: Inventory Control Specialist

Department: Office

Reports To: Plant Manager

EEO Classification: Administrative

FLSA – Salary, Exempt

Summary: The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for focusing on maintaining accurate inventory records, performing regular audits, and implementing inventory control procedures as well as overseeing that procedures and processes are followed to ensure inventory accuracy. Follow quality standards for both Laminate Technologies and our customers.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Lead inventory accuracy, cycle count program, and inventory-discrepancy research

2. Lead and support team members on training for systems and processes

3. Support warehouse management and organization

4. Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies, and implement cycle counting programs

5. Monitor inventory accuracy and investigate root causes of inventory issues

6. Recommend process improvements

7. Account for and process all manufacturing production reporting; labor and material.

8. Analyze material issued to jobs from Rite Scan ensuring proper quantities are captured and record any material usage required that was not issued by Rite Scan.

9. Analyze and manage the data collected in the Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) system and synchronization of the data into Syspro, (ERP system)

10. Analyze and maintain WIP report

11. Reconcile daily shipping department truck log that all inbound trucks receivers are processed into Syspro, by either a purchase order receipt or supply chain transfer receipt and confirm proper freight absorption

12. Review, reconcile, and make appropriate correcting entries for negative on hand quantities, and other discrepancies on a daily basis

13. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. High School Diploma required or Associates’ degree or equivalent experience preferred. Ability to travel 5% of the time.

Complexity of Duties

Skilled at duties that require conflict resolution, handling complaints, and communications in person, by phone, in written form, email, and strong oral communication. Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control. Ability to multi-task and manage time. Ability of observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of arithmetic, basic algebra, and their application. Ability to think critically and apply deductive reasoning to general rules and specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Ability to coordinate, listen actively, think critically, and oral expression.

Work Environment:

The work environment is fast pace and involves a high degree of integrity, dependability, self-control, initiative, and stress tolerance. Ability to adapt to varied time zones and cultural diversity.

Physical Demands:

The work requires minimal physical exertion such as prolonged sitting. Periodic periods of standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing and the lifting of objects 20 - 25 lbs. The work may require specific and/or common physical characteristics and abilities such as average agility and dexterity.

Competency:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves complex problems in a timely manner.

Customer Service – Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with internal and external customers.

Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; supports organizational goals and values.

Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions.

Professionalism – Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

Quality – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

Safety – Observes safety and security procedures.

Founded as a privately held company in 1985, Laminate Technologies (LamTech) has transitioned to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), making us an employee-owned company. As one of the largest custom laminators and panel suppliers in America, we provide creative solutions to the fabricating needs of our customers with a commitment to quality, service, and innovation, as every team member has a vested interest in our success.

We are a one-source solution for customized laminated panels, substrates (MDF, PB, Lam Grade plywood, Platforms, Primed Plywood, UV Plywood), specialty hardwood plywood panels, and fabricated components. Our ESOP structure ensures a deeper dedication to excellence, empowers our team to drive innovation, and strengthens our long-term vision of building sustainable partnerships.

Laminate Technologies, Inc. employee advantage:

• $1,500 Sign on Bonus
• $1,500 Employee Referral Bonus
• Competitive Salaries
• Profit Sharing
• Benefits Available after 30 days
• 401K
• 80 hours paid PTO in the first year
• Employee owned