INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST - Macro Plastics : Job Details

Position Scope

Responsible 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.