INVENTORY CONTROL

Essential Functions:

Maintains records of materials in inventory and on order. Monitors reorder points and initiates action to replenish stock. Reconciles discrepancies in inventories and notifies supervisor of irregularities.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Perform counts and ensure all inventory is accounted for and reported according to company policy

• Maintain adequate inventory levels to meet customer demand

• Investigate and correct discrepancies in reported quantities and locations of all inventories

• Assess inventory output on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis to identify trends in productivity

• Manage cycle counts of product inventories on a regular basis

• Monitor delivery schedule and customer orders

• Place and receive orders in a timely and accurate manner

• File claims when defective products are discovered

• Coordinate with customer service and logistics departments

• Check date-sensitive products for expiration and facilitate removal or transfer of product as needed

• Perform process and system testing and track performance by area to locate and solve problems in data integrity, productivity, and efficiency

• Establish trusted relationships with suppliers to ensure quality service and cost-effective deals

• Comply with plant safety procedures to ensure a safe environment.

• Account for time and work completed via online computer data collection system.

Requirements

Experience and Background:

• Demonstrate competency in basic shop math.

• Ability to read and understand blueprints and other shop drawing aids.

• Flexible and responsive, with a strong teamwork orientation.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Desire to learn new skills and improve technical knowledge.

• Commitment to quality and accuracy of work performed and continuous improvement.

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to participate in a cross-functional team.

• Possess ability to drive for results, hold self-accountable, and continuously improve.

Physical Requirements

The majority of the job function is performed in a manufacturing setting requiring high degree of safety precautions.