Inventory Closure Specialist

Position Open: Inventory Closure Specialist

Location: Rock Hill, SC

Reports To: Supply Chain Manager

Company Overview

Cryogenic Technology Resources (CTR) is a leading provider of industrial gas products and services, helping customers enhance productivity and profitability by reducing labor costs, minimizing space requirements, and improving operational efficiencies of industrial gas infrastructure. CTR is a part of the TransTech Group Portfolio of companies.

TransTech Group is a premier provider of innovative engineered products and services, catering to the industrial process and energy sectors. TransTech Group operates through 7 portfolio companies with 13 locations across the United States, supported by a combined workforce of nearly 700 employees. TransTech Group delivers tailored solutions that help businesses optimize operations, enhance efficiency, and drive performance in highly technical process industries.

Job Summary

The Inventory Closure Specialist – Manufacturing is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely closure of inventory transactions related to raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods within a manufacturing facility. This role plays a vital part in maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting production efficiency, and ensuring that materials and products are properly accounted for across all stages of the manufacturing process.

Job Description

• Monitor and close daily inventory transactions, including material issues, returns, WIP movements, and production order completions.
• Reconcile inventory discrepancies in raw materials, components, and finished goods through audits and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate closely with production, warehouse, and quality teams to ensure smooth flow of materials and accurate reporting of usage and output.
• Ensure accurate system entries in ERP or MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards) for all inventory-related movements.
• Support production schedule adherence by ensuring timely closure of inventory linked to production orders and batch jobs.
• Prepare and maintain inventory reports related to cycle counts, usage variance, and production yields.
• Assist in physical inventory and cycle count programs by ensuring all open inventory transactions are closed beforehand.
• Maintain records for compliance with internal controls, ISO, GMP, or other industry-specific regulations.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives aimed at reducing inventory variances and enhancing traceability.
  
  

Competencies

• Understanding of manufacturing processes, including batch and discrete production.
• Strong Excel skills and experience generating inventory reports.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on detail and accuracy.
• Ability to interpret production schedules, BOMs (Bill of Materials), and routings.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and inventory best practices.
  
  

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
  
  

Experience

• 2+ years of inventory control or materials management experience in a manufacturing environment.
  
  

Benefits Designed To Work For You

• Free HSA health plan or traditional PPO
• 401(k) with generous company match (Safe Harbor)
• Dental, vision, and optional coverage like accident & critical illness insurance
• HSA and FSA accounts to save on healthcare costs
• Company-paid Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance
• Confidential support for mental health, family matters, legal concerns, and more through our Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on gyms, shopping & entertainment
• Health benefits kick in fast – first of the month after 30 days
  
  

Time Off

We offer a variety of paid time off options to support rest, wellness, and personal needs:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
  
  

This organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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