Inventory Control Specialist

Company Overview

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Wilsonart is a world leading manufacturer and distributor of engineered surfaces with approximately $1.4b in annual revenue and a global workforce of more than 4,500. Wilsonart surfaces are used in the office, education, healthcare, residential, hospitality and retail markets. Wilsonart, operating under the Wilsonart, Resopal, Polyrey, Arborite, Laminart, Bushboard, Mermaid, Shore, Ralph Wilson, KML, NewLeaf, Wetwall, Durcon and Technistone brands, manufactures and distributes High Pressure Laminate, Quartz, Solid Surface, Coordinated TFL and Edgebanding and other engineered surface options. Wilsonart does business in more than 100 countries with manufacturing operations in North America, United Kingdom, France, Germany and Czech Republic.

Positioned for Future Growth

An extensive global manufacturing footprint, state-of-the-art process technologies, and scalable Global distribution capabilities provide a meaningful competitive advantage with excellent brand recognition and a reputation for product innovation and superior service which allow for strong and stable margin performance and robust cash flow conversion. We have a strong company culture and extremely talented employee base as well as a dedicated and invested core Executive Leadership Team.

Our History

For more than 60 years, Wilsonart has honored our founders' promise to provide our customers with industry-leading products and service. In November 2012, Wilsonart became a new, independent company when Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R") and Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) completed a transaction for the sale of ITW's Decorative Surfaces business unit. CD&R acquired a majority stake in the new freestanding business and ITW retained an ongoing ownership stake.

Founded in 1978, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is a private equity firm with an investment strategy predicated on producing financial returns through building stronger, more profitable businesses. The Firm's partners and advisors include a combination of skilled investment decision-makers and seasoned corporate leaders from major global enterprises. Since inception, CD&R has managed the investment of more than $18 billion in 56 businesses with an aggregate transaction value of approximately $90 billion. The Firm has offices in New York and London. For more information, please visit http://www.cdr-inc.com/.

Illinois Tool Works or ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 company that produces engineered fasteners and components, equipment and consumable systems, and specialty products. It employs more than 50,000 people, and is based in Glenview, Illinois, with operations in 57 countries.

Our Mission and Values

Wilsonart is driven by a mission to create surfaces people love, with service you can count on, delivered by people who care. Wilsonart is driven by providing beautiful, hardworking, on-trend and high performing engineered surfaces for whatever you need to cover. For decades, our companies worldwide have given designers and builders the right tools for the job, no matter how specialized. Today, we bring you a portfolio of solutions, both decorative and functional, that spans retail, hospitality, healthcare, education, office and institutional applications.

Service You Can Count On.

Wilsonart is dedicated to getting our customers what they want, when and how they want it. From a North American fleet of trucks, to strategically located distribution centers around the world, we can service the globe with our expanding range of products and services.

People Who Care.

Over 4,500 people strong, Wilsonart is made up of dedicated people who care about doing the right thing, every day. Whether it's making a flawless sheet of high pressure laminate, volunteering at a community house raising or sourcing sustainable materials, Wilsonart people care deeply about what they do, who they do it for, and how they do it.

Inventory Control Specialist

Wilsonart, Temple, Texas has an immediate opening for an Inventory Control Specialist. The Inventory Control Specialist will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate inventory management, efficient stock movement, and timely replenishment within the distribution center. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a keen understanding of inventory control procedures. Performs other task as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Records inventory levels, stock movements, and transactions in inventory management software.

• Regularly monitor stock levels to prevent stockouts and excesses, ensuring pre-determined stock levels are maintained.

• Notify procurement and warehouse teams when replenishment orders are needed and coordinate stock transfers.

• Conduct regular physical inventory counts and investigate any discrepancies, documenting findings and implementing corrective actions.

• Utilize proper labeling, tagging, and coding of stock items to facilitate easy identification and tracking.

• Assist in developing and implementing inventory control strategies to improve overall efficiency and minimize inventory holding costs.

• Work closely with the operations team to ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment and shipping processes.

• Participate in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to stock control and inventory management.

• Generate canned reports from inventory management software.

• Maintain a clean and organized stock storage area, optimizing space utilization and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

• Communicate effectively with team members, providing updates on stock availability, discrepancies, and any inventory-related issues.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Familiarity with inventory management software systems

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel

• Detail-oriented with the ability to spot errors and inconsistencies in inventory records

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across different departments

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

• Physical stamina to carry out tasks that involve lifting, moving, and organizing inventory items

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

High School Graduate or GED.

EXPERIENCE:

Three plus years of experience in inventory control, stock management, or related roles within a distribution center or warehouse environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Heavy Work - Tasks involve pushing/pulling, lifting and standing or using force equal to handling materials of 50 to 100 pounds.