Inventory Control Specialist in South Bend, Indiana at Tri-Pac Inc

Inventory Control Specialist

Hubot, Inc., a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in liquid and aerosol filling for personal care and pharmaceutical brands, is seeking a skilled Inventory Control Specialist to join our team in South Bend, Indiana.

Position Overview
The Inventory Control Specialist plays a key role in maintaining an efficient, accurate, and well‑organized inventory operation. This individual will support a culture of continuous improvement by helping implement processes that meet evolving business needs. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, communicates clearly, manages time effectively, and thrives in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to teamwork are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and stage materials for production two weeks in advance, following FIFO procedures.
• Review inventory 2–4 weeks ahead for all SKUs scheduled for production.
• Verify that Production Orders and Bills of Materials (BOM) align with Purchase Orders.
• Monitor SAP for inventory shortages and component delivery timelines; communicate updates one month in advance of production.
• Create Production Pull Sheets by SKU for forklift operators.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as needed.
• Assist with distributing Pick Lists for Finished Goods shipments.
• Receive incoming raw materials, create MRRs, label items in SAP, and route documentation to Warehouse, Accounting, Customer Service, and Quality teams.
• Serve as the Production Inventory Gatekeeper, advising Logistics on component pickups based on the production schedule.
• Maintain accurate inventory and logistic data for daily, weekly, and quarterly reporting, including usage metrics, issue tracking, training records, and work logs.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to improve efficiency, eliminate unnecessary steps, and resolve inventory or logistics challenges.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, documentation requirements, safety protocols, and legal regulations across vendors, carriers, and warehouse personnel.
• Notify the Quality Department promptly when raw materials arrive for sampling.
• Conduct regular component audits for Production.
• Provide comprehensive logistical support daily for both inbound and outbound shipments, including verifying safety procedures and overseeing quality assurance.
• Support physical inventory audits alongside Warehouse, Production, Customer Service, and leadership teams.
• Operate both stand up and sit‑down forklifts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods while using a computer, lift up to 40 lbs, and move throughout the warehouse to access materials at various heights.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1+ year experience with a computerized inventory system.
• Experience with SAP, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and strong keyboard skills preferred.
• Stand up and sit‑down forklift certification preferred.

Benefits
Competitive Salary/ Pay & Packages, Vacations, Insurance, 401K, Life Insurance, Disability (Long term/ Short term) and Continuous Training. Hubot, Inc. also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.
To Staffing & Recruitment Agencies: Our Company does not accept unsolicited CV's or applications from agencies. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CV's or applications and explicitly reserve its right to contact candidates presented in such unsolicited CV or application.