Inventory Control Specialist at Ascentek in New Hope, MN

Job description

• With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.
• What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2025 USA Great Place to Work certified company:
• A position that is: Hourly, Full time, Monday-Friday
• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Pet Insurance Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• 21 Paid Days Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Stylish company provided uniforms and personal protective equipment
• Paid comprehensive on-the-job training
• Career advancement opportunities
• The Inventory Control Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, reliable inventory across warehouses and production operations. This role supports daily inventory management through cycle counting, reconciliation, and system transactions while maintaining strong data integrity. Working closely with warehouse, production, quality, and supply chain teammates, this position helps ensure materials are available to meet customer and operational needs. The Inventory Control Specialist investigates discrepancies, identifies root causes, and drives continuous improvement in inventory processes. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a commitment to doing what’s right. This teammate helps create a safe, efficient, and well-organized operation aligned with Our Values.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cycle counts and inventory audits to maintain high levels of inventory accuracy
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and determine root causes to resolve issues in a timely manner
• Complete system transactions including transfers, adjustments, and reconciliations across locations
• Maintain accurate inventory records within ERP or warehouse management systems
• Support physical inventory processes including planning, execution, and reconciliation
• Review production schedules and shipping activity to ensure material availability
• Coordinate rework, reclaim, and slow-moving inventory processes to optimize inventory health
• Analyze transaction errors and partner with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies
• Maintain and update inventory control procedures and work instructions
• Communicate inventory issues and recommend process improvements to leadership
• Apply Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement principles to enhance accuracy and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment
• Support additional operational tasks as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or manufacturing environment
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain within 30 days
• Understanding of inventory management principles and material flow
• Experience using ERP systems, WMS platforms, or inventory tracking tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and as part of a team
• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Familiarity with Lean, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience supporting multi-site or third-party inventory operations
• HAZMAT or regulatory shipping experience

Skills

Required

• Inventory management principles
• ERP systems
• WMS platforms
• Inventory tracking tools
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Data entry and reconciliation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Forklift operation

Preferred

• Lean methodologies
• 5S
• Continuous improvement
• HAZMAT or regulatory shipping

Benefits

• The anticipated hiring range for the role you are applying for is between $26 and $28 hourly. This anticipated hiring range is based on several factors, and subject to increase based on the below:
• Experience and qualifications: The depth of relevant experience and specific skills you bring to the position.
• Education and certifications: Any additional qualifications that enhance your ability to succeed in the role.
• Market and industry benchmarks: We compare compensation packages with industry standards to ensure we are competitive.
• Internal equity: We strive to maintain pay equity across the organization to ensure fairness for all teammates performing similar work.
• At Ascentek, we are committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information about our career opportunities. For the most accurate job descriptions, salary details, and benefit information, we encourage you to visit our official careers page at https://www.ascentek.com/careers/.