Job Description
Inventory Control Specialist
$50,000K-$75,000k/yr DOE
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Gahanna, Ohio
What the position offers:
- Collaborative and Dynamic Team Environment – Work with passionate professionals who foster creativity and innovation
- Competitive benefits and PTO package
- Fully Stocked Break Rooms – Enjoy snacks and refreshments throughout the day
- Engaging Monthly & Quarterly Events – Connect with colleagues through fun and team-building activities
- National Travel Opportunities – Experience exciting travel for work, fostering growth and expanding your professional network
What you’ll be doing:
- Execute day-to-day purchasing activities for raw materials, packaging, and indirect materials
- Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts for vendor planning and coordination
- Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure improved payment terms, delivery schedules, and supply chain conditions
- Conduct annual Request for Proposal (RFP) processes for key material categories to ensure competitive pricing
- Drive cost reduction initiatives across all material categories, with particular focus on direct materials cost optimization
- Source and evaluate suppliers for new product launches, specialty chemicals, and emerging material needs
- Maintain vendor relationships and performance scorecards to ensure quality and delivery standards while maintaining stable and cost-effective operations
- Plan and execute regular cycle counting programs to maintain inventory accuracy
- Coordinate and oversee physical inventory counts, ensuring minimal business disruption
- Lead implementation and optimization of warehouse management systems (WMS)
- Analyze inventory levels and turnover rates to identify slow-moving or obsolete stock
- Collaborate with production planning and sales teams to optimize inventory levels and reduce carrying costs
- Maintain accurate inventory records and investigate discrepancies
- Support gross profit improvement initiatives through strategic sourcing and cost reduction programs
- Analyze market trends and supplier capabilities to identify opportunities for supply chain optimization
- Provide regular reporting on purchasing performance, cost savings, and inventory metrics
- Collaborate cross-functionally with quality, operations, and finance teams
Who we’re looking for:
- 0-5 years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, or inventory management, preferably in CPG manufacturing
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and ERP systems
- Experience with RFP processes and vendor negotiations
- Knowledge of inventory management principles and warehouse operations
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or related field
- APICS or similar supply chain certification
- Experience with warehouse management systems implementation
- Background in chemical or ingredient sourcing
- Familiarity with FDA regulations and quality standards in manufacturing
- Experience in cost reduction and process improvement initiatives
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