Kennedy Valve- Inventory Control Specialist

Kennedy Valve, a member of the McWane family of companies, is a gray and ductile iron foundry and computerized machining and assembly company. We have been an active community partner in Elmira, New York, for over 125 years.

People providing peace of mind water solutions.

To save lives, resources, and property by supplying the best waterworks and fire protection products in the world.

Our culture is important to us and forms the foundation for everything we do. Successful Team Members will embrace and perform in accordance with our following core values:

Safety: People First - Step Up

Environment: Protect Our Communities - Keep It Clean

Leadership: I am Always On Stage - First Manage My Own Words & Behaviors

Accountability: Lead Myself Well - Own It, Correct It, Learn From It, Move On

Excellence: Always Working To Be Better - Value & Add Value

Trust: The Speed Of Trust - Build, Don't Break

Teamwork: Help Each Other Be Great - Win Together

Communication: Clear, Candid, & Constructive - Right Words, Right Time, Right Way

WHY KENNEDY VALVE?

Kennedy Valve offers great wages and robust benefits packages, as well as stability and a sense of team!

• Highly Competitive Salary $52,924-$65,377
• Paid Vacation-Prorated for the first year
• 12 Paid Holidays and Paid Sick Leave
• Retirement: 401(k) & Roth IRA with company match options
• Educational Reimbursement after one year of service
• Employer-paid life insurance with the option to supplement
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental plan options

SUMMARY:

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy through a structured cycle count program, root cause analysis of discrepancies, and continuous improvement of inventory processes. This role ensures alignment between physical inventory and ERP system records to support production continuity, procurement efficiency, and financial accuracy. The position plays a critical role in supporting operational excellence, material availability, cost control, and cross-functional communication across Supply Chain, Production, Maintenance, and Finance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cycle Counting & Inventory Accuracy

• Execute structured cycle count programs in accordance with established calendar discipline.
• Perform daily cycle counts, reconciliations of inventory, monitor and maintain current inventory levels based on established "ABC" codes for both production lines and in warehouses(s).
• Ensure blind count integrity and adherence to standardized counting procedures.
• Monitor inventory accuracy performance (accuracy %, variance trends, recount rates).
• Maintain strict adherence to adjustment approval processes and controls.
• Support annual physical inventory activities as required.

Variance Analysis & Root Cause

• Investigate inventory discrepancies, document findings, and solve.
• Identify recurring trends and escalate systemic issues.
• Partner with warehouse and operations teams to implement corrective actions.
• Track investigation closure to ensure issues are fully resolved.

Governance & Controls

• Support enforcement of inventory control policies and procedures.
• Maintain documentation of count results, adjustments, and investigation outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with internal audit and financial control requirements.
• Promote calendar discipline to maintain continuous count coverage.

Operational Support

• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to improve inventory reliability.
• Help reduce excess, obsolete, and inaccurate inventory through data-driven insights.
• Support process improvements that enhance material flow and transaction accuracy.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or supply chain.
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments preferred.
• ERP system experience required (Microsoft AX/D365, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret variance trends.
• Working knowledge of cycle counting methodologies and inventory accounting principles.
• Solid communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Physically capable of operating or learning to operate a fork truck; experience preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Standing or sitting at a desk for long periods of time, walking throughout the facility, and the ability to handle up to 50lbs as required.
• Exposed to elements, such as cold, heat, noise, dust, odors, fumes, etc.
• Work time is spent on the manufacturing floor and in an office.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Kennedy Valve Co. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing. McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation , veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.