Inventory Control Specialist

Job Description

VICTAULIC

Inventory Control Specialist

Rock Island, TN — On-Site

Full-Time

Supply Chain / Inventory Control

Immigration sponsorship not provided

ABOUT VICTAULIC

Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions, delivering advanced technologies and engineering services to address complex piping challenges faced by engineers, site owners and contractors. Since 1919, our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. With over 6,000 employees spanning 50+ locations worldwide, our teams are dedicated to delivering advanced technologies and engineering expertise that address real-world challenges across a wide range of industries.

Our sustainable solutions, made from high quality, graded scrap steel, promote circular construction by making piping systems infinitely reconfigured and minimizing environmental impact. Today, our high-quality products are used in more than 140 countries, supporting some of the world's most critical and prestigious structures.

An Industry Leader With a Heart as Big as Its Ambition and Innovation

At Victaulic, we're committed to constructing a better world for and with our people.

Let's Build a Better World Together.

Our commitment to our people is built on four pillars:

- We build from within.

- We stand behind our people.

- We foster an environment for constant learning.

- We engineer change for a more stable and sustainable world.

YOUR IMPACT STARTS HERE

We're looking for an Inventory Control Specialist to own inventory integrity and traceability across ERP and shop floor systems at our Rock Island, TN facility. In this role, you'll maintain accurate, compliant, and efficient control of raw materials and finished goods in a high-volume manufacturing environment — executing cycle counts, investigating variances, managing heat/lot and Country of Origin requirements, and ensuring materials are properly received, located, and issued to support uninterrupted production. You'll work closely with Supply Chain, Buyer/Planners, and Operations, using data analysis and continuous improvement methods to anticipate shortages, optimize inventory levels and warehouse layout, and strengthen material flow and visibility. This is an opportunity to serve as the facility's key subject matter expert for inventory accuracy, compliance, and process improvement.

WHAT YOU'LL BUILD & OWN

- Perform regular inventory cycle counts, with sign-off required for the first six months, and maintain 98–100% inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliations, and root-cause analysis of variances

- Investigate inventory inaccuracies in BPCS/AS400, tracing back to the shop order that caused them, and maintain historical records to identify recurring problem materials

- Organize inventory into defined locations, recommend more strategically sound locations to the Supply Chain & Logistics Manager, and maintain a shared Excel file of locations

- Inspect incoming material for quality and damage, and ensure correct material is received into appropriate inventory locations through the internal locator system, BPCS, and Mendix

- Optimize warehouse layout, storage methods, and material flow to reduce travel time and improve throughput; participate in 5S events related to inventory

- Analyze work center hour usage to develop detailed work center schedules

- Develop and manage an internal inventory tracking system in Excel, including pivot tables, to record stock levels of delivered materials

- Assist material handlers with receiving material, ensuring correct heat number and Country of Origin are recorded into inventory and allocatable locations

- Monitor raw steel, plate, bar, pipe, and finished product stocks, ensuring correct heat/lot traceability

- Manage Country of Origin (COO) tracking and work with material handlers to ensure it is consistently and correctly marked on materials

- Support Buyer/Planners by analyzing daily and semi-weekly product and supply level requirements to anticipate inventory shortages or compliance issues for upcoming shop orders

- Analyze facility inventory min/max levels on a regular basis

- Serve as the on-site subject matter expert for material inventory locations, maintaining accurate records via the BPCS locator system, Victaulic part codes, and a shared Excel file

- Issue material into the BPCS ERP system after shop order completion and maintain historical over-usage data by operator, material, shop order, and date

- Manage scrap in the Mendix shop floor control system, maintaining and analyzing historical scrap data

- Verify material availability for released shop orders, notify Buyer/Planners of shortages, and perform inventory adjustments and corrections

- Report on inventory levels, supply chain progress, and procedural efficiency to the Supply Chain & Logistics Manager in weekly 1:1s

- Collaborate with the Mendix team to build a process for tracking work-in-process (WIP) materials within the first 3 to 5 months, including visual dashboards and daily/weekly reporting

- Investigate aging, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory (SLOB) and recommend disposition or scrap

- Lead and participate in the annual 100% physical inventory count

- Lead and participate in Lean/5S and continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste and improving material handling

- Identify root causes of inventory issues using tools such as 5-Why, pivot tables, and Pareto analysis

- Propose process improvements to strengthen traceability, reduce carrying costs, and prevent stockouts

WHAT YOU BRING

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

- 4+ years of inventory, supply chain, or production analysis experience; manufacturing/metalwork strongly preferred

- Highly proficient with ERP systems, preferably BPCS and possibly M3

- Demonstrated ability to quickly master complex ERP and manufacturing software (preferably BPCS/AS400 ERP and Mendix shop floor control systems)

- Advanced capability in data analytics and reporting

- Highly proficient and experienced in Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables)

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn raw data into actionable insights

- Deep understanding of manufacturing flows, MRP concepts, and steel industry traceability requirements

- Comfort working daily in both a manufacturing plant environment and an office setting

- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving ability

- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

- Ability to thrive in a high-volume, high-variability production environment

- Strong ownership, sense of urgency, and continuous improvement mindset

WHAT SETS YOU APART

- Prior experience with stainless and carbon steel raw materials and finished goods, including differences in grades, schedules, and global vs. AIS material

- Experience supporting or leading Lean/5S continuous improvement initiatives in a steel or metalwork environment

WHAT WE OFFER

Build A Better Career

- Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives

- Career development programs and internal promotion pathways—we build from within

- Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities

Build A Better Future

- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

- Retirement savings plans with company match

- Life insurance and disability coverage

Build A Better You

- Paid time off, holidays, and flexible work arrangements where applicable

- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and wellness resources

- Inclusive, team-oriented culture where people look out for one another

Build A Better World

Join a company whose products contribute to a safer, more sustainable built environment every day.

IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP

Victaulic does not provide immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, or other work visa sponsorship) for this position. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the applicable country on a full-time basis without the need for employer-sponsored immigration support now or in the future.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status. (Background checks may be required as part of our pre-employment process).

VICTAULIC STAFFING PARTNER COMMUNICATION POLICY

All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulic's Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership, cancellation of the current contract, and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.

Let's Build a Better World Together.

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