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As an Inventory Control Specialist, you will play a critical role in maintaining inventory health and ensuring materials are available when and where they are needed. This position combines analytical thinking with hands-on problem solving, giving you the opportunity to influence operations, improve efficiency, and make a visible impact every day.\nResponsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.\nWorking closely with production, operations, and supply chain teams, you will use data-driven insights to identify risks, resolve inventory challenges, and strengthen material availability across the business. You will investigate inventory variances, uncover root causes, and implement sustainable solutions that improve accuracy and reliability. In addition, you will help drive continuous improvement initiatives that optimize material flow, reduce waste, and support lean manufacturing practices.\nIf you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoy collaborating across teams, and are energized by improving processes that directly impact operational success, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to a safer, smarter, and more efficient operation.\nHow You'll Make an Impact\nEnsure materials and products are available to meet internal customer and production demands.\nConduct daily inventory analysis to identify risks, shortages, and improvement opportunities.\nMaintain accurate inventory records and ensure timely system updates.\nOwn inventory management activities within assigned operational areas.\nInvestigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement preventative actions.\nCollaborate with production and supply chain teams to communicate material availability and resolve issues.\nChampion a strong safety culture that protects people, equipment, and facilities.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance material flow and support lean manufacturing practices.\nYour Background\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.\nHigh school diploma or GED with 8+ years of relevant logistics experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.\nMinimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing operations, logistics, warehousing, shipping, or inventory management.\nExperience implementing or supporting lean material flow initiatives within a manufacturing environment.\nStrong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio; experience with SAP or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) preferred.\nMore About Us\nAt Hitachi Energy, you'll be part of a global team advancing a sustainable energy future through innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence.\nWe invest in your growth with ongoing learning opportunities, career development programs, and the chance to work alongside industry experts.\nOur inclusive culture values diverse perspectives, encourages continuous improvement, and empowers employees to make a meaningful impact locally and globally.\nEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/ProtectedVeterans/Individuals with Disabilities\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nHitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals\nwith disabilities.\nAccessibility and reasonable accommodation\nProtected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing ageneral inquiry formon our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.\nThis accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.\nUse of Al and automated tools in recruitment\nAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. 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