Location: Leeds,AL, USA
Inventory Control Specialist - Leeds, AL
Apply now
Date: Oct 16, 2024
Location: Leeds, AL, US, 35094
Company: Hubbell Incorporated
Job Overview
The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining accurate inventory records for the Switching and Fusing Business Unit. This includes monitoring stock levels, conducting regular audits, ensuring compliance with inventory policies, and collaborating with various departments to maintain efficient inventory management practices.
A Day In The Life
+ Monitor and maintain current inventory levels
+ Manage cycle counters and ensure counts are being performed.
+ Prepare cycle counts for counters daily
+ Work with cross functional teams to execute yearly physical inventory
+ Manage the SAP system inventory ensuring accuracy and updating as necessary.
+ Perform regular audits to ensure inventory integrity and compliance with company policies.
+ Prepare and present detailed inventory reports to management, highlighting key metrics and any issues.
+ Investigate (root cause) and resolve inventory discrepancies and errors.
+ Develop and implement efficient inventory management procedures and systems.
+ Stay updated on industry best practices and trends to enhance inventory control processes.
+ Obsolete inventory coordination with cross functional team.
+ Investigate day to day issues in the plant pertaining to inventory accuracy and movement
+ Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies regarding inventory storage and handling.
+ Maintain a clean and organized inventory area to prevent accidents and damage.
What will help you thrive in this role?
+ Inventory Control experience in a manufacturing environment.
+ Understanding of Material/Logistics/Manufacturing processes and material flow.
+ Any major ERP/MRP experience; SAP would be very helpful but not required
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
+ Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with cross-functional teams.
+ Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
+ Basic Excel proficiency (pivot tables, charts, etc.)
+ Experience working in a make-to-order business would be helpful but not required
+ APICS Certification would be helpful but not required
Physical demands:
+ Ability to lift and move heavy objects as needed.
+ Prolonged periods of standing and walking during inventory counts and audits.
Other:
+ Ability to work flexible hours, including some weekends (although rare), depending on inventory needs.
Competencies
Communicating and Influencing
Enabling Execution
Initiative and Drive
Leveraging Learning and Feedback
Planning, Organizing, and Decision Making
Positive Approach and Stress Tolerance
Resolving Conflict
Hubbell Incorporated
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Utility Solutions
Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.