INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST - IPL : Job Details

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.