Lead Inventory Control Specialist - Newburgh, Ny

The role of the Lead Inventory Control Specialist role is to provide experience and expertise in performing and leading daily cycle counts, reviewing and trouble-shooting inventory transaction issues, and working closely with Manufacturing and Material Handling to correct issues. The successful candidate is highly competent in using the inventory systems, understands part consumption, and can analyze cycle count data prior to correcting / adjusting inventory. The Associate works cross-functionally with multiple teams to troubleshoot inventory inaccuracies while supporting corrective actions. The Lead Inventory Control Specialist will provide quick and effective coaching. In addition, the role demands data analysis and concise reporting KPI to Finance, and local management, with the primary goal of improving inventory accuracy.

· Ensures daily cycle counts of raw materials, sub-assemblies, and finished goods are completed in a timely manner · Release daily counts for the team, looks over all counts that need approvals and provide root cause · Provides accurate cycle count metrics to inventory control and financial leaders · Meets or exceeds cycle count objectives and KPI’s each week/month · Performs and assists with variance reconciliation, and correction transactions · Identifies inventory discrepancies, investigates root causes and recommends improvements to cross-functional teams for the purpose of obtaining high levels of inventory accuracy · Monitors location aging reports and provides feedback to the materials team to ensure transactions are performed timely and accurately · Provides coaching/training to new Inventory Control Specialist · Identifies racking/labelling discrepancies and proactively corrects the issues · Assists with general material handling and inventory control activities as requir