• Specialist, Inventory Control

    Southwire (Carrollton, GA)


    Specialist, Inventory Control

     

    **Date:** Jul 14, 2025

    **Location:** Carrollton, GA, US, 30117

    **Company:** Southwire Company LLC

    A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

    Job Summary

    The Specialist, Inventory Control's responsibilities include leading inventory levels to meet service expectations while reducing excess and obsolete, leading inventory accuracy through improving cycle count processes, and optimizing distribution footprints while driving business process improvements to meet profit, inventory, and service goals for Southwire. The Specialist, Inventory Control will also determine stocking strategies which consider lead times, costs, volume, and demand variations defining appropriate time periods in which the planning parameters will be reviewed.

    Key Responsibilities

    Maintain optimum inventory levels with direct linkage into the SIOP process reviewing inventory levels and planning parameters in response to major demand changes.

     

    Forecast gross inventory and Days Sellable Inventory (DSI)

     

    Ensure a robust cycle count program is in place for manufacturing and distribution to meet Southwire’s requirements, driving corrective actions to root causes.

     

    Support and help lead physical inventories at EPES sites.

     

    Lead all distribution center and agent inventory strategies, replenishments, and cycle counting process.

     

    Analyze and interpret SAP data to troubleshoot disruptions to material flow, align data in MRP and IBP with appropriate inventory Range of Coverage, address critical shortages, and drive actions around exception reporting related to inventory.

     

    Lead E&O analyses and management with cross-functional teams to drive root cause and corrective actions with demonstrated reduction of E&O and accounting reserves.

     

    Lead and support analyses and planning strategies per part with key classifications around volume, predictability, lead times, and footprint size of parts (ABC / XYZ).

     

    Perform Ad-Hoc Analysis as assigned.

     

    Required Education & Experience

     

    Bachelor's Degree: 2-4 Years of Experience

     

    Preferred Education & Experience

     

    5-7 Years of Experience

     

    Spans of Control

     

    Does not manage Southwire Team Members

     

    Travel

     

    Domestic up to 25%

    Physical Requirements

    Carrying/Lifting: 10%

     

    Driving: 20%

     

    Standing: 20%

     

    Sitting: 20%

     

    Walking: 20%

     

    Pushing/Pulling: 10%

     

    Working Conditions

     

    Office

     

    Plant/Warehouse Floor

     

    Equipment

     

    Computer/Keyboard

     

    Safety Glasses

     

    Safety Shoes

     

    Safety Vest

     

    Competencies

     

    Action Oriented

     

    Balances Stakeholders

     

    Collaborates

     

    Customer Focus

     

    Nimble Learning

     

    Plans and Aligns

     

    Skills

     

    Inventory Control

     

    Cycle Counting

     

    Lean Manufacturing

     

    Material Handling

     

    Quality Control

     

    SAP Applications

     

    Process Improvement

     

    Capacity Planning

     

    Forecasting

    Benefits We Offer:

    + 401k with Matching

    + Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)

    + Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

    + Long & Short-Term Disability

    + Supplemental Insurance Plans

    + Employee Assistance Program

    + Employee Referral Program

    + Tuition Reimbursement Programs

    + Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities

    + Parental Leave

    + & More

     

    Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

     

    **Nearest Major Market:** Atlanta