Position ScopeResponsible for ensuring our inventory value is accurate, complete, tracked, and adjusted with a high degree of precision and in compliance with both internal and external requirements.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Primary responsibility is to ensure our inventory value is accurate, complete, tracked, and adjusted with a high degree of precision and in compliance with both internal and external requirements.
- Lead cross-functional team to ensure 100% completion of quarterly cycle counts.
- Work closely with other departments daily to identify and correct erroneous production reports, label errors, scrap, downtime, and any other item impacting performance.
- Daily review of prior day production reporting and implement any necessary corrective actions to ensure inventory is as accurate as possible.
- Review and submit new item setup requests, as well as maintain a listing of active items in ERP.
- Assist with product structure and variance reviews to ensure accuracy and determine root cause of variances.
- Assist Finance team with inventory valuation reviews.
- Periodic back up of logistics duties, as needed.
- Be the primary point of contact for all inventory related inquiries.
- Conduct annual review of inventory procedures to ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Lead year-end inventory duties.
- Identify process improvements and make necessary corrections, as needed.
- Assists with other projects and performs other duties assigned, as needed.
Logistics
- Collects, interprets, and analyzes various types of logistics data including availability of product, reliability of transport and delivery, and other data related to product supply chain management.
- Maintains database(s) of logistics information.
- Tracks product flow from origin to delivery via web-based logistics systems and other appropriate methods of monitoring inventory.
- Reviews and analyzes transportation costs and delivery processes, inventory issues such as back orders, and other fulfillment metrics.
- Coordinates transportation providers to ensure prompt and proper movement of shipments.
- Responds to customer inquiries and refers customers to the proper channels.
- Make special shipping arrangements, as necessary.
- Tracks and corrects shipping errors.
- Ensures that the quality of all services provided meet required standards.
Job Requirements/Skills
- Ability to work in fast paced manufacturing environment.
- Must be detail oriented.
- Forklift experience and certification, a plus.
- Excellent time management skills with an ability to work under pressure with strict adherence to deadlines.
- Ability to lead a cross-functional team of non-subordinates and still deliver results.
- Basic understanding of Injection Molding, a plus.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, specific knowledge and understanding of Excel.
- Understanding of company-wide integrated ERP systems.
Education and Experience
- Experience in Inventory Management and Control, preferred.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to walk and stand on concrete shop floor for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds, occasionally.
- Use computer, keyboard, telephone, and other office equipment.