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Inventory Control Specialist

Dover · Rosenberg, TX

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Level
Specialist
Team
Controls
Industry
Industrial
Posted
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A specialist controls role at Dover (industrial) in Rosenberg, TX. Preferred- High school diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED).

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Controls Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $95k–$140k.

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This plant: Dover in Rosenberg

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Essential Duties

  • ◆Maintains inventory cycle count and physical inventory of the facility, leads audits, and completes inventory reports.
  • ◆Identify discrepancies and document them properly. Conduct adjustments and transfer transactions as needed.
  • ◆Ensure compliance and manage company processes and procedures that ensure high-level inventory accuracy for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
  • ◆Traces the history of items to determine the root cause of discrepancies and find ways to prevent them in the future.
  • ◆Ensuring all documentation related to inventory flows is completed, accurate, and filed correctly.
  • ◆Identifying, analyzing, and addressing gaps in inventory processes.
  • ◆Oversee the training and cross-training of inventory employees
  • ◆Keeps work and warehouse areas in a safe, clean, and tidy condition always.
  • ◆Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

· Experience performing cycle count, shipping/receiving, stock control, inventory, and recordkeeping functions preferred

· Experience with MRP/ERP systems; JDE preferred

· Ability to effectively communicate with leadership, multiple departments

· Strong work ethic and attention to detail

· Ability to maintain quality and safety standards

· Ability to use material handling equipment

· Knowledge of warehouse and inventory integrity standards

· Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork

· Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects up to 45 pounds

· Ability to detect and communicate effectively with supervisors

Education

· Preferred- High school diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED)

· Two years of warehouse experience

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact hr@doverprecision.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.

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Dover precision components

Dover Precision Components ‘DPC’ (‘the Company’) is part of Dover Corporation’s (‘the Parent Company’) Pumps and Process solutions segment. DPC holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently.

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Dover Precision Components delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions, and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China.

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We are diligent in recognizing our employees’ needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are. We are Dover Precision Components, #LifeAtDPC

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