Inventory Control Specialist

TriMas Corporation
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, sick time
United States, California, El Cajon
Aug 11, 2025
Inventory Control Specialist Company: RSA Engineered Products, LLC Primary Location: 1451 N Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 USA Workplace Type: On-site Employment Type: Hourly \| Full-Time Function: Material Control / Logistics Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled Main Duties & Responsibilities Develop, plan and maintain accurate inventory control. Analyze inventory quantities to suggest appropriate inventory levels based on customer needs. Monitor and request adjustments of material up (+) or down (-), taking into consideration the financial impacts of such actions. Communicate and coordinate with the Logistics, Planning, Purchasing, Quality, Production Supervisors, Leads, Production Control and Expeditors. Act as liaison with departments to assist in providing accurate quantities of manufactured parts. Act as liaison between logistics and production. Review inventory levels and ensure material availability. Conduct cycle counts and physical inventory on a periodic basis to maintain a high accuracy percentage level. Review slow moving, obsolete or expired material to determine path for disposition. This position requires a broad background in a warehouse environment. Must be able to follow and audit the physical parts or goods from raw material, through the manufacturing processing departments and finished goods ensure proper quantities. Performing other duties as assigned by management that fall within the scope and level of this position. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide accurate information on inventory to internal customers Review balance of inventory and count the items in stock Compile inventory information and present it to management for effective decision making, which may include the need for restock, and so on Suggest policy changes regarding inventory in the company Investigate hitches in the warehouse inventory system and execute necessary improvements towards better business performance Ensure proper storage conditions for all materials On-Site: This role is required to be on-site 5 days at the El Cajon, CA location. Qualifications Strong understanding of ERP and general understanding of MRP Intermediate Excel skills. Advanced skills a plus Strong communication skills Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask and meet deadlines Ability to work as a team Experience in inventory management Experience in cycle counting, including establishing ABC analysis and bling counts Experience in physical inventory counts General understanding of financial impact of inventory adjustments Broad background in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of fabricated metal parts and supplies a plus Required: High School Degree with related experience and/or training Preferred: BS or BA degree from 4 - year college or university Familiarity with company products is added advantage in most instances, demonstrating better understanding of the company's expectations Ability to adapt promptly to any change in working condition and to get problems resolved Ability to perform excellently even when under work pressure, especially in times when shipment or inventory deliveries are forgotten or delayed Possess effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to comprehend written materials easily Ability to relate across departments connected to the warehouse, and with other members of staff within working environment Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously and get them resolved without issues Compensation In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the expected pay range for this position is $22.50 - $25.00 per hour. Compensation can vary depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for extra incentives like equity, commissions, or other variable performance-related bonuses. Further details will be provided by our recruiting team during the interview process. Benefits Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits. Click here for more information: www.trimasbenefits.com