Inventory Control Planner

Description:

INFICON, a global leader in innovative instrumentation and smart manufacturing solutions, is seeking an experienced Inventory Control Planner for its Syracuse, NY location. This full-time, on-site position is crucial to the company’s logistics and inventory management operations, supporting INFICON’s world-class precision products used across semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, and other high-tech industries.

The Inventory Control Planner will take charge of sustaining inventory accuracy, optimizing material flow, and coordinating between departments to ensure reliable supply chain execution. You will play a vital role in managing inventory systems, leading audits, supporting production scheduling, and training logistics staff, all while maintaining high standards for accuracy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inventory Oversight & Accuracy:
  Conduct cycle counts, physical audits, and inventory reconciliations. Identify and resolve variances, ensure accuracy in material storage, and maintain tight control of stock movement across all stages.

• Process Management:
  Administer systems like Kanban and manual materials handling. Oversee inventory sustainment activities such as replenishment, material movement, and backlog management.

• Cross-Functional Coordination:
  Collaborate with operations and logistics teams to troubleshoot discrepancies, assess BOM routing, and streamline scheduling and setup processes.

• Production Support:
  Manage the production order backlog and ensure timely material readiness to meet manufacturing deadlines.

• System Utilization & Training:
  Leverage tools like SAP, Kardex, and PPG to maintain efficient inventory tracking. Train logistics attendants and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Audit & Compliance:
  Participate in financial audits related to inventory performance and support regulatory and internal compliance standards.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  High school diploma required; Associate’s degree or vocational/technical/military training preferred. Equivalent company experience (5+ years) may also qualify.

• Certifications:
  Forklift Certification preferred.

• Experience:
  Prior experience in inventory control or materials management is essential. Exposure to systems such as SAP, Agile, MS Office, and WMS highly desirable.

• Skills:

  • Strong organizational and time management abilities

  • Capacity to work independently and in a team environment

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to perform repetitive tasks with accuracy

  • Problem-solving mindset with a proactive attitude

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.

• Extensive walking, standing, squatting, and repetitive motions.

• Visual focus on small details, spreadsheets, and monitors for extended periods.

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive salary with 10% profit-sharing bonus potential

• Full benefits package including:

  • Major medical, dental, vision, and health plans

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Vacation and sick leave

  • Relocation assistance (where applicable)

• Flexible work hours and a collaborative, inclusive work environment

• Participation in green initiatives and wellness programs

• Opportunities for global career advancement within a Lean and Agile culture