Senior Inventory Control Specialist

Role Overview

The Senior Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for the organization, control, and accuracy of maintenance spare parts, materials, and consumables used throughout the facility. This role ensures maintenance technicians and production personnel have the right parts available at the right time to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations. The Senior Inventory Control Specialist manages inventory transactions, receives and issues materials, supports purchasing activities, maintains storeroom organization, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives that reduce downtime and improve inventory performance.

This position is based at an active mine site and requires daily onsite presence. Work conditions may include uneven terrain, climbing ladders, navigating steps, and exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat, rain, or mud. Monday - Friday onsite required. 

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate inventory records within JDE
• Monitor inventory levels and reorder points to prevent stockouts and minimize excess inventory
• Conduct cycle counts and physical inventories to ensure inventory accuracy
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies promptly
• Track critical spare parts and ensure appropriate stocking levels are maintained
• Maintain accurate record of rebuildable inventory parts and communicate status updates

Parts Room Operations

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials and parts for accuracy and condition
• Organize, label, and store inventory in a clean, safe, and efficient manner
• Aid in the issuing of materials to maintenance and operations personnel while ensuring accurate transaction recording
• Maintain proper location control and identification of all stocked items
• Keep the storeroom organized and ready for auditing

Maintenance Support

• Work closely with maintenance planners, supervisors, and technicians to support planned and emergency work.
• Identify critical spare part needs for preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
• Assist in researching replacement parts and identifying approved alternatives when needed.
• Support equipment reliability initiatives by maintaining accurate parts information and equipment associations.

Purchasing and Vendor Coordination

• Generate purchase requisitions and assist with procurement activities.
• Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Follow up on outstanding orders and expedite critical materials when necessary.
• Help identify opportunities for cost savings through vendor negotiations, standardization, and inventory optimization.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy, storeroom efficiency, and maintenance support processes.
• Assist with inventory standardization and obsolete material reduction projects.
• Develop and maintain documentation, procedures, and best practices.
• Support reliability and maintenance excellence initiatives.
• Support housekeeping and 5S initiatives within the parts room

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3+ years of experience in inventory control, maintenance storeroom operations, warehousing, or a related field
• Degree in business, supply chain, industrial maintenance, or related field
• Experience with JDE, SAP, Maximo, or similar systems
• Forklift certification or ability to become certified
• Experience in manufacturing, mining, processing, or industrial environment

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong computer skills and experience with ERP, CMMS, or inventory management systems
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance parts, equipment, and materials
• Ability to read and interpret vendor catalogs, equipment manuals, and parts breakdowns
• Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills
• Valid driver's license
• Knowledge of inventory optimization and reliability practices

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Inventory accuracy percentage
• Cycle count completion rate
• “Out of Stock” frequency
• Critical spare availability
• Purchase order turnaround time
• Storeroom audit scores
• Obsolete inventory reduction
• Maintenance customer satisfaction

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move materials up to established company limits
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods
• Ability to operate forklifts and material-handling equipment safely
• Ability to work in industrial environments with varying temperatures and conditions

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay & annual bonus 
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Paid parental leave, generous PTO, & paid holidays
• Work-life balance
• Career growth with exposure to senior leadership.
• Annual Merit increase opportunity
• Fitness & Gym Reimbursement
• Employer Contribution - Health, Dental

About Us

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty sorbent products for consumer and business-to-business markets that has been voted as a Top 100 workplaces in the Chicago Tribune. Oil-Dri’s products are sold in the pet care, animal health, fluids purification, agricultural, sports field, industrial and automotive markets. Oil-Dri controls millions of tons of specialty mineral reserves, including calcium bentonite, attapulgite, and diatomaceous shale. The company’s mines and manufacturing facilities are located in Georgia, Mississippi, Illinois, and California. Oil-Dri is a family-controlled and operated organization that emphasizes honesty, integrity, and accountability. The company is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to Create Value From Sorbent Minerals.

Oil-Dri is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and qualified candidates without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Accordingly, all employment decisions and personnel actions or programs such as hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, transfers, reductions in workforce, and training, etc. will be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity.