Inventory Control Specialist Career

*A job as an Inventory Control Specialist falls under the broader career category of Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks : Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems.


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Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerk Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$49,050

Median Hourly Wage

$23.58*

Total Employed Nationally

321,780


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.