Inventory Control Specialist

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE : Inventory Control Specialist

DEPARTMENT : Operations / Supply Chain

REPORTS TO : Director of Operations

LOCATION : Seattle, WA (Remote)

FLSA : Exempt

CLASSIFICATION : Full Time

SALARY :  $60,000 - $70,000 DOE

I. POSITION SUMMARY :

The Inventory Control Specialist at Jones Soda Co. is responsible for overseeing inventory control across all warehouse locations and co-packing partners for the U.S, Canada, and DTC. This role ensures accurate inventory tracking from production through to allocation, monitoring inventory movement, and reconciling raw material and finished goods inventory monthly. This position works closely with production, logistics, sales, and finance to ensure inventory supports operational needs, minimizes risk, and is aligned with financial reporting standards. This role is critical to minimizing inventory discrepancies, tracking product obsolescence, and ensuring timely product availability without overstocking.

A successful candidate is an out-of-the-box thinker who takes ownership of their position, is a self-starter, skilled in multitasking, and handling competing priorities within time constraints. This position is an integral contributor to a close-knit, cohesive team environment. Reliability is key to success in this role.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Accurately build and process production assemblies in the system based on co-packer yields; investigate and resolve yield variances.
• Track and monitor shipping and receiving of purchase orders for production; immediately report any delays impacting production schedules.
• Verify that purchase orders and receipts match invoiced amounts; confirm vendor and co-packer invoices are accurate before system entry and forwarding to accounting.
• Monitor inventory levels across all warehouse locations; ensure product is available to meet demand without exceeding optimal inventory thresholds.
• Plan product transfers between warehouses to balance inventory, reduce storage costs, and prevent product expiration.
• Create and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for all finished goods.
• Perform inventory reconciliation using warehouse inventory reports and internal systems; analyze transaction history and inbound / outbound reports to determine and resolve root causes of discrepancies.
• Communicate and track expiring or at-risk finished goods and ingredients; recommend obsolescence actions to leadership for approval.
• Lead product disposals and support documentation for obsolete or damaged inventory.
• Complete inventory adjustments for integration requirements, production claims, currency conversions, and intercompany transfers.
• Manage and schedule year-end physical inventory counts
• Field auditor inquiries and providing related backup documentation.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Sales, and Logistics teams to identify inventory-related needs and solutions.
• Assist the Sales team with inventory inquiries, including lot code tracking and product availability.
• Process and distribute all end-of-month inventory reports and ensure reconciliation is completed prior to opening a new month for transactions.
• Perform other tasks and projects within Supply Operations as assigned.

III. Key Skills & Knowledge Areas

Strong understanding of inventory control principles, cycle counts, and reconciliation processes.

IV. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

Education

Minimum : Associate degree preferred. An equivalent combination of high school diploma and job experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree.

Experience

V. SUCCESS METRICS

Inventory accuracy across all locations consistently above defined thresholds.

V. SPECIAL JOB OR ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :

VI. OTHER PHYSICAL AND / OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

VII BENEFITS :

Discretionary Company / Individual Annual Bonus Program

Paid Time Off (PTO) Vacation & Sick Leave

Paid Holidays (11 Days)

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Day Off for Your Birthday

100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance for team members, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support overall well-being.

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Discretionary Matching

Jones Soda is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.