We appreciate your interest in joining our team! At Robinson, Inc. we pride ourselves on our manufacturing solutions and ownership culture, which support the industries we serve and our local communities. Robinson is employee-owned and is driven by a dedicated team of skilled professionals that value trust, loyalty, teamwork, integrity, and accountability as the foundations of our organization. We strive to provide customer service that goes above and beyond the standard.
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The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for management and general oversight of inventory at all four Robinson, Inc. locations. This includes being the support person for the ship floor when materials are missing or not on BOMs. In addition, ensuring inventory is accurate and the stocking of materials is appropriate.
ROLE + RESPONSIBILITIES
· Be the primary contact for the shop floor when solving inventory issues. This includes materials that can’t be found or are not listed on BOMs but are needed by production.
· Coordinate solutions between production, procurement, and engineering to resolve issues. Act timely to ensure production downtime is minimal.
· Work with production to implement processes and procedures related to inventory that support production and eliminate inefficiencies.
· Oversee year-end inventory counts each June, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.
· Schedule, communicate, coordinate, and execute organizational wide cycle counts while maintaining strict records.
· Maintain and evaluate inventory records on a quarterly basis. Identify obsolete and slow-moving inventory, as well as the root cause of these inventory balances. Work with different departments to determine action items related and opportunities for improvement to minimize issues in the future.
· Work with other departments to create an efficient space utilization plan.
· Evaluate transfers of materials to various warehouses based on job production.
· Evaluate and discuss routing discrepancies that have resulted in inventory issues.
· Provide support each month end related to inventory reporting and questions.
· Assist with kanban program implementation.
· Inventory management of customer supplied materials.
· Picking and issuing of inventory for customer orders/job orders/project resources.
· Organization of inventory on the racks for ease of picking per work center.
· Using Syteline APS to ensure orders are being picked appropriately.
· Following FIFO when picking and issuing.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Education: High school diploma/GED required.
· Experience: Previous inventory experience preferred.
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not have leadership responsibilities.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
The percentage of travel between Robinson locations will depend on business needs.
PREFERRED SKILLS
· Strong ability to work in a fast-paced environment
· Attention to detail
· Excellent math and accounting skills
· Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel
· Organizational and time management
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Self-starter who takes initiative and responsibility
· Highly accountable individual who works well in a team first environment
At Robinson, we value professionalism, expertise, and a dedication to craftsmanship. We offer a dynamic work environment where employees are empowered to excel and grow within their roles. Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional metal fabrication solutions while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and employee satisfaction.
Robinson is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Today, 100 years later, Robinson’s nearly 600 employees are highly experienced in single-source metal solutions, from engineering to complete custom fabrication. We specialize in custom enclosures and fabrication, and hold ISO and ASME certifications that ensure we will deliver the highest quality products. Our end-to-end solutions benefit customers in a wide range of industries. Robinson is proudly employee-owned.
Our team designs and fabricates American-made products from state-of-the art facilities in De Pere and Manitowoc, Wisconsin, that comprise 525,000 square feet of flexible manufacturing space.