Inventory Specialist

General Plastics Inc Inventory Specialist Milwaukee, WI
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Responsible for managing and optimizing all inventory related functions within the company. Including tracking inventory levels, working with Material Handling, and Shipping / Receiving and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate is familiar with ERP system use and is detail driven. The role of the inventory specialist is to ensure our inventory is managed efficiently and our records are accurate.

General Plastics, Inc. (GP) is a leading custom plastic thermoformer located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, certified under ISO 9001:2015 standards. With over 70 full‑time employees and a 93,000‑square‑foot facility developed through multiple expansions, GP offers high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions tailored for Transportation and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Serving customers across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, GP specializes in markets such as transportation, medical, food & beverage, construction, and more.

Committed to innovation and precision, GP delivers exceptional results to meet the diverse needs of its clients.

Duties and Tasks:

• Maintain and update inventory records using the ERP system.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages and excesses.
• Perform regular physical inventory audits on raw material and finished goods, investigate, and reconcile discrepancies.
• Ensure received material counts are accurate and properly stored.
• Coordinate with Production Management and Material Handlers to forecast daily needs to ensure production does not have to wait.
• Implement effective inventory control methods and procedures.
• Identify and dispose of obsolete or damaged inventory in accordance to company policies.
• Prepare detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels and adjustments.
• Work with Management, Customer Service, Production, material handling and shipping department as needed.
• Be forklift and scissor lift certified or have the ability to become certified.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Strong computer skills and use of barcode scanners.
• Problem solving skills.
• Supports & drives continuous improvement, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Other tasks as assigned by management.
• Understand Kanban systems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-3 year experience as an inventory specialist.
• Computer experience (Word, Excel, Power Point & Visio). Including knowledge in building and maintaining spreadsheets.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, production schedules, purchase orders, and procedural manuals.
• Able to communicate effectively with Management, Customer service and other employees.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Able to practical problem solve and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Able to interpret a variety of specifications and information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to sit or stand while using hands and requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, carrying and moving parts, materials, and product.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job included close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in the shop. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work in a hot, dirty, dusty, noisy environment.