Location: Marietta,OH, USA
Westlake Dimex has an opening for an Inventory Specialist for our warehouse operations.
This position's schedule is yet to be determined and is on an as needed full time basis.
Are you looking for a new position? If the answer s is yes then please read on for more information and apply today.
BENEFITS
Competitive salary with Quarterly and Annual bonus programs!
Day 1 Eligibility for:
* Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
* Company Provided Short Term Disability after 60 days followed by Long Term Disability
* Company provided life insurance.
* Optional life insurance for self and family available
* Matching $$ 401K $$ with an additional annual retirement contribution.
SUMMARY
The Inventory Specialist position is responsible for the supervision and performance of the daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts for both Raw Material processing locations. The Inventory Specialist will ensure that the Raw Material perpetual inventory is accurate for other members of the Raw Materials planning and operations team to use.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Ensure the daily, weekly, and monthly accuracy of the RM Perpetual Inventory.
* Make the necessary adjustments to the RM Perpetual Inventory within DCMS and JDE.
* Train operators and warehouse staff how to use the RM Perpetual Inventory module within DCMS and JDE.
* Provide a leading role within the JDE Training and Implementation Team.
* Oversee the inventory levels of the packaging required in the RM Compounding area.
* Notify the RM Procurement team of any low inventory items that are discovered during intra-monthly cycle counts.
* Perform and provide a weekly and monthly screen inventory count to the Director of Compound Operations to ensure adequate screen supplies are maintained.
* Provide an accurate EOM RM Inventory snapshot to the accounting group.
* Provide an accurate EOM Screen Inventory snapshot to the accounting group.
* Supervise and lead any RM Inventory Physical counts at both RM locations and provide follow-up support to the audit staff.
* Continually pursue methods to improve the accuracy of the RM inventory.
* Continually pursue methods to improve the flow of daily raw material moves, which will aid in maximizing the available warehouse space.
* May provide administrative back-up support and absence coverage for the RM Receiving Team Lead at the Dimex Plant. When providing back-up support ensure all incoming raw materials, all intra-warehouse transfers, and all outbound resale compound loads are handled accurately through the RM PI module within DCMS and JDE. When serving in this capacity you may be required to supervise a team of 1-3 RM Receiving Attendants that will load and unload trucks.
* Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
* High School diploma required; Associate or Technical level degree preferred.
* 3-5 years manufacturing or warehousing experience with inventory control responsibilities.
* Experienced with computer systems and ability to learn new computer responsibilities.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, especially Word and Excel.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Neat and organized approach to daily work.
* Ability to multi-task and adapt to an evolving work environment.
* Ability to lead others in a 24/7 manufacturing environment during month end cycle counts and year end physical counts.
Required Behavioral Skills
* Personal Leadership - Leads by envisioning the future, engaging others, energizing people, and enabling self and others to develop and execute plans to deliver strategy.
* Builds Partnerships - Identifies opportunities and takes action to build strategic relationships between one's area and other areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations to help achieve business goals.
* Coaches - Provides timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem.
* Contributes to Team Success - Actively participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
* Gains Commitment - Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifies one's own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved. Charisma to take on difficult issues and hold people accountable without being offensive.
* Initiates Action - Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives; takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required; is proactive.
* Work Standards - Sets high standards of performance for self and others; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self imposes standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually mild to moderate as activity is normally based in a warehouse environment. Some of the work may be required in the operating units, which will require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. Activities may also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs. Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.