How to hire an inventory control coordinator

How to hire an inventory control coordinator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step inventory control coordinator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an inventory control coordinator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new inventory control coordinator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your inventory control coordinator job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an inventory control coordinator for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect inventory control coordinator also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents inventory control coordinator salaries for various positions.

   Type of Inventory Control Coordinator	Description	Hourly rate
   Inventory Control Coordinator	Material recording clerks track product information in order to keep businesses and supply chains on schedule. They ensure proper scheduling, recordkeeping, and inventory control.	$13-22
   Expeditor	The role of expeditors is to ensure the timely and efficient preparation and delivery of food. To accomplish this task, they also perform other duties, including managing inventory levels, managing supply requisition, and coordinating with subcontractors... Show more	$13-25
   Receiving Coordinator	Receiving coordinators keep records and verify the contents of shipping data. It requires arranging transportation of products as well as preparing incoming and outgoing products for shipping... Show more	$12-19

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Logistics
   • Data Entry
   • Purchase Orders
   • Inventory Control Procedures
   • Shipping Receiving
   • Pallets
   • Management System
   • Production Schedules
   • ERP
   • Math
   • Good Communication
   • Manage Inventory
   • Inventory Transactions

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage, review, analyze, verify, and ship raw, stock, purchase, QA, and manufacture materials.
   • Work primarily in AS400 maintaining company item master database with 100,000 plus items.
   • Create, complete, and close production batches in the BAAN ERP system, base on product demand.
   • Assist in the research and verification of inventory discrepancies using bar coding inventory system processes (AS400).
   • Present and apply successful MRP system concepts into the organization to confirm sufficient stock levels, production planning, and replenishment.
   • Enter manufacturing work orders assuring FIFO procedures.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the inventory control coordinator job description is a good way to get more applicants. An inventory control coordinator salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an inventory control coordinator in Louisiana may be lower than in New Hampshire, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level inventory control coordinator. Additionally, an inventory control coordinator with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average inventory control coordinator salary

   $36,759yearly

   $17.67 hourly rate

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   Entry-level inventory control coordinator salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 20, 2025

   Average inventory control coordinator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$43,322	$21
   2	Washington	$42,591	$20
   3	Colorado	$41,243	$20
   4	New York	$40,595	$20
   5	California	$38,257	$18
   6	New Jersey	$38,034	$18
   7	Texas	$37,718	$18
   8	Oregon	$36,085	$17
   9	Wisconsin	$35,878	$17
   10	Ohio	$35,557	$17
   11	Indiana	$35,392	$17
   12	Maryland	$34,290	$16
   13	Georgia	$34,025	$16
   14	Virginia	$33,478	$16
   15	Arizona	$32,899	$16
   16	North Carolina	$30,857	$15
   17	Nevada	$30,284	$15
   18	Tennessee	$28,405	$14
   19	Florida	$28,096	$14

   Average inventory control coordinator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	BD	$44,919	$21.60	2
   2	Reckitt Benckiser	$42,927	$20.64	3
   3	Sanmina	$42,458	$20.41	16
   4	Walbridge	$42,288	$20.33
   5	Land O'Lakes	$41,996	$20.19
   6	Wolverine World Wide	$41,985	$20.19
   7	Motorola Solutions	$41,643	$20.02	2
   8	Safe Fleet	$41,210	$19.81
   9	Nestlé	$40,867	$19.65	8
   10	PPG	$40,828	$19.63	7
   11	TechnipFMC	$40,501	$19.47	1
   12	Bimbo Bakeries	$40,273	$19.36
   13	Conn's	$40,218	$19.34
   14	Sinclair Broadcast Group	$40,015	$19.24	33
   15	Fresenius Medical Care North America Holdings Limited Partnership	$39,896	$19.18
   16	Prime Healthcare	$39,866	$19.17	8
   17	Crescent Service	$39,592	$19.03
   18	JBS USA	$39,373	$18.93	9
   19	Parker Global Strategies	$39,346	$18.92	23
   20	Wabtec Corporation	$39,340	$18.91	12

4. Writing an inventory control coordinator job description

   A good inventory control coordinator job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an inventory control coordinator job description:

   Inventory control coordinator job description example

   Morton Buildings, Inc. is the industry leader in post-frame construction. We have been in business for more than 110 years and have six manufacturing plants servicing 106 construction centers nationwide. Per year, across America, more than 3,500 new buildings sport the familiar Morton M.
   
   The Inventory Control Coordinator will be part of the Product Delivery team, reporting to the Regional Plant Manager. The Inventory Control Coordinator will be responsible for several routine functions at the manufacturing plant including cycle counts, purchased materials ordering, and production planning.
   
   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   Responsibilities:
   Works with the Transportation Manager, Regional Plant Manager, and Shipping Supervisor to provide timely and effective production schedule planning and communication. Organizes and schedules daily/weekly workflow for the operation. Looks ahead to newly completed shipping schedule workload. Working closely with the Regional Plant Manager and Plant Administrator, establishes and maintains correct and adequate inventory levels of all inventories stocks and supplies for the facility. This is accomplished by direct purchase order placement and coordination with established MBI vendors, and by material orders from other MBI plant locations. Communicates clearly and frequently with internal plant departments on topics relative to planned production and receiving schedules. Takes care of internally produced item inventory ordering, cycle counts and inventory corrections, and recommends minimum supply changes. Learns Production Manager job duties in order to be in a backup/training role. Exhibits customer service focus with an emphasis on quality and timeliness. Performs analysis and adheres to MBI's established inventory value and turns standards. Willingness to work regular overtime and off-hours as needed. Additional responsibilities as assigned.
   Qualifications
   College coursework completed or equivalent work experience as an inventory planner and/or materials purchaser preferably in the construction industry. Minimum 3 years of experience required maintain inventories and manufacturing processes such as scheduling through ERP/MRP system input and manipulation is a plus. Post frame construction industry experience highly desired. Proven process improvement efforts and results achieved. Promotes teamwork and demonstrates natural leadership skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational planning skills. Ability to work on your feet as required. Microsoft Office skills including Outlook email, Word, and Excel are required. Displays accountability, dedication and enthusiasm to manage plant inventories as if it is your own small company.
   
   Benefits include:
   Excellent medical/dental/prescription coverage Life Insurance Paid holidays Paid vacation Paid sick time 401K Opportunity ESOP Retirement Program which makes you an owner of the company
   Morton Buildings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right inventory control coordinator for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your inventory control coordinator job on Zippia to find and recruit inventory control coordinator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit inventory control coordinators, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new inventory control coordinator

   Once you've selected the best inventory control coordinator candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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