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Inventory Control Specialist

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Schenectady, NY • $25.00 to $30.00 / hr • 10/7/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Key Responsibilities 1. ERP & Inventory System Control (SAP)
  • Organize and validate incoming work orders, reports, and transactional records in SAP.

  • Create and manage pick tickets, cycle count sheets, and standard KPI reporting.

  • Audit, correct, and maintain accurate inventory counts and transactional integrity within SAP.

  • Troubleshoot production orders, receiving mismatches, stock discrepancies, and transactional errors.

  • Perform root cause analysis on order/transaction failures and support process improvement initiatives.

2. Shop Floor Material Management & Warehousing
  • Provide day-to-day resolution for front-line escalations; resolve issues directly or escalate to MRP and cross-functional teams as needed.

  • Conduct daily bulk material audits and full job audits from setup through completion.

  • Ensure proper labeling, identification, and handling of production and staging materials.

  • Coordinate with warehouse teams to resolve picking bottlenecks, returns to stock, and nonconforming products.

  • Assist in physical inventory (PI) prep, scheduled cycle counts, and actively locate misplaced or "lost" materials.

  • Participate actively in daily shift turnovers and operational L1/L2 meetings.

Qualifications & Requirements
  • Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

  • ERP Experience: Strong hands-on background in ERP systems (specifically SAP / SAP Powermax).

  • Domain Knowledge: Solid understanding of materials distribution, inventory control, warehousing logistics, and cycle count methodologies.

  • Troubleshooting Skills: Proven capability to research transactional errors, analyze root causes, and correct inventory variances.

  • Computer Proficiency: Strong data entry skills and fluency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

  • Soft Skills: Superior organizational abilities, clear communication, and the agility to adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.