Inventory Controller

Why Join Us?

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all structural steel inventory across fabrication facilities, including beams, columns, plate, angle, flat bar, and consumables.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory data within Tekla PowerFab, including material quantities, heat numbers, and MTR associations.
• Maintain and create reports of inventory value, weight, and turns.
• Verify incoming material deliveries for accuracy, documentation, and compliance with purchase order and project specifications.
• Manage heat numbers and MTRs to ensure full material traceability from receipt through fabrication.
• Conduct routine cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies between physical and system inventories.
• Manage stock rotation to prevent aging or obsolete materials, ensuring optimal material utilization.
• Communicate with receiving and yard personnel to organize and maintain material storage locations and labeling systems.
• Generate and distribute inventory reports, heat traceability logs, and material usage summaries for management review.
• Assist with internal and external audits to verify documentation accuracy and compliance with QA/QC standards.
• Review invoicing and pricing accuracy.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to perform each essential duty daily.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in inventory control or materials management, preferably in structural steel fabrication or manufacturing.
• Experience in Perpetual Inventory Tracking.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel shapes, grades, and industry terminology.
• Proficiency in Tekla PowerFab or similar ERP/inventory management software.
• Ability to interpret MTRs, mill certificates, and related documentation.
• Able to produce and interpret inventory reports including financial reporting.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook; Power BI experience is a plus.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with Purchasing, Production Control, and fabrication teams.
• Ability to work in both office and shop/yard environments and perform periodic physical inventory inspections.
• Understanding of QA/QC and traceability requirements within the steel fabrication industry.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while using a computer or reviewing documents.
• Occasional lifting of material samples, records, or equipment (typically up to 20 lbs).
• Periodic visits to fabrication shops and warehouse areas, requiring PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety-toe shoes).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Position Responsibilities

• This job posting reflects the current assignment of essential functions and is not meant to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may be assigned or reassigned to this position at any time.
• Equal Employment Opportunity: SME Industries, Inc. and its divisions (SME Steel Contractors, Southwest Steel, CoreBrace, DuraFuse, and SME Logistics) is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job-related characteristic as directed by law.
• Employment Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Proof of eligibility will be required upon hire.