What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Control Specialist position at Van-Am Tool & Engineering?
Join Our Team as an Inventory Control Specialist
Van-Am Defense Systems in Waverly, IA, is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Inventory Control Specialist to oversee and optimize the management of finished goods and raw material inventory. This full-time, onsite position is critical to ensuring the accuracy of material tracking, job costing, and inventory processes while leading a dedicated team and implementing efficient procedures.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to directly impact our manufacturing operations by streamlining inventory activities, coordinating shipping and receiving, and training staff to maintain high standards of accuracy and efficiency. If you are a proactive professional with a strong background in inventory management, we invite you to apply.
Why Work with Us?
At Van-Am Defense Systems, we foster a collaborative and innovative culture that values integrity and professional growth. Our competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement. Be part of a team that makes a real difference in manufacturing excellence.
About the Role
The Inventory Control Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing inventory procedures, accurately tracking incoming and outgoing materials, scheduling and conducting cycle counts, and overseeing job costing and closure processes. This position involves managing inventory personnel across all shifts and ensuring compliance with Van-Am's safety, health, and environmental policies.
The role also requires coordinating shipping, receiving, and material handling activities, maintaining accurate inventory records, and reconciling physical stock counts with system data. You will play a key role in recruiting and training staff, developing analyses to improve inventory accuracy, and ensuring that inventory processes align with company goals.
Qualifications and Experience
To succeed in this position, you will need at least three years of experience in warehouse and inventory management within a manufacturing environment. Strong communication and presentation skills are essential, along with proficiency in Excel and experience working with ERP/MRP systems, such as Epicor.
Responsibilities
As the Inventory Control Specialist, you will oversee the inventory department, ensuring accurate record-keeping and efficient operations. You will maintain safety compliance while managing personnel, developing reliability improvement procedures, and implementing training programs to enhance inventory accuracy.
Your duties include performing regular cycle counts, establishing and maintaining ABC analyses, and reconciling inventory levels. You will ensure all costs are captured before closing jobs and placing items into inventory. Additionally, you will handle shipping, receiving, and material handling activities as needed.
What We're Looking For
We need a hands-on leader who can thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, balancing multiple projects and meeting deadlines. This role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments to optimize inventory processes.
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If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a forward-thinking organization, apply today. Van-Am Defense Systems is dedicated to fostering a workplace that values quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Van-Am Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
As part of the hiring process at Van-Am Defense Systems, all candidates are required to undergo a pre-employment drug test. Testing occurs after the job offer, and the results are confidential. A positive result may affect the offer of employment. Van-Am complies with all applicable laws: Federal, State and DOT regulations (if applicable).
