Inventory Control Specialist

Purpose:

Ensures the integrity and reliability of the inventory status database and recommends effective physical stock keeping of production materials, enabling manufacturing to achieve the master production schedule.

Roles & Responsibilities:

· Cultivates a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner such

that good relationships are maintained with co-workers, management and customers.

· Participates as active member of plant Operations Teams.

· Maintains valid, accurate and up-to-date database information in assigned areas by

utilizing cycle counts, system reports, BAQs, PPCOs and Part Masters.

· Owns the responsibility for Inventory Record Accuracy (IRA) of applicable plants.

· Performs cycle counts and reports IRA metrics to the various Operations Teams.

· Leads and facilitates in root cause analysis of IRA problems.

· Utilizes a thorough understanding of Epicor as well as various analytical tools, like

spreadsheets, to develop improved inventory management information, systems, and

procedures.

· Helps develop and communicate inventory management policies and procedures;

educates & trains others as required.

· Performs or coordinates various analytical studies of inventory performance like; ABC-

categorization, usage patterns, days of supply, excess and obsolete, etc.

· Assists in the planning, organization, and direction of the physical counting and data

entry activities required for physical inventory.

· Maintains knowledge and skills of current inventory management techniques, such as

MRPII, JIT, Kanban, bar coding.

· Works with other Material Management personnel to more efficiently plan materials

(box quantity, days of supply, multiples, minimums, etc.).

· Processes transactions as required to support the Inventory Control function,

including; interplant materials transfers, incoming steel weight-discrepancies, RGR's,

and inventory adjustments.

· Helps determine and maintain the proper amount and arrangement of facilities (floor

space, racks, etc.) required for efficient, orderly, and safe storage and usage of

assigned items in assigned areas. Maintains location information on the system

including Warehouses and Bins.

· Assists in the implementation and maintenance of the Kan Ban system in assigned

areas, including auditing procedures and training other department personnel as

required.

· Provides back-up coverage for other Materials Management personnel (during

vacations, illness, times of heavy workload, etc.).

· Plans and executes the inventory control aspects of significant projects.

· Performs other related tasks and/or special projects, as assigned.

Requirements:

· Requires 3 to 5 years related experience and knowledge equivalent to high school plus

additional broad specialized training equal to 2 years of college. Requires knowledge

of company products and manufacturing processes as well as an understanding of a

closed-loop MRP system in a manufacturing environment, especially the functions of

inventory control, cycle counting, and receiving.

· Aptitude for problem solving in a multi-disciplined team environment.

· Good keyboard and math skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail,

along with excellent communication skills. Capable with Microsoft Office products like

Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

· Completion of the MRP test and Inventory Management test toward certification

strongly preferred. APICS certification a plus.

· Proficient in English writing, including; correct composition, grammar and spelling.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person