Administrator, Inventory Control (1st Shift) - Lewisville TX
Overview
JOB DESCRIPTION Under the direction of the Inventory Control Supervisor, Team Lead or Operations Manager, this position provides daily inventory control functions. Within the scope of this position's responsibilities, the incumbent must apply the APL Logistics Continuous Improvement (ACI) Model for operational efficiency to improve business processes, increase proficiency and increase efficiency through waste elimination while at the same time, meeting the corporate values and objectives.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic inventory control tasks and checks on quantities, quality, and availability against records following established inventory control procedures.
- Aid the supervisor/team lead in: the coordination of cycle counts, research, aisle audits, adjustments, inventory reporting, and insures efficient use of time and equipment, ensuring that appropriate records are maintained and that tight inventory control and security is maintained.
- Maintain records and reports as required. Ensure that inventory records are current and accurate. Prepare and maintain other records as required.
- Process inventory system adjustments. Arrange cycle counts and physical inventories and verify quantities.
- Act as liaison between warehouse personnel, CSRs, and the customer. Resolve problems as they occur and ensure that accurate and complete information is conveyed to all concerned.
- Resolve difficult customer inventory problems. Maintain a good working relationship with customers. Report all customer feedback and assist the other inventory control personnel in resolving customer problems.
- Other duties, projects, and assignments as required. Assisting management in finding solutions to problem areas.
Qualifications
- One to two (1-2) years of customer service. Inventory experience or accounting required.
- Familiar with distribution and warehouse procedures and know inventory control functions.
- Good communicator, both verbal and written. Good interpersonal skills. Proficient in data entry. Microsoft Office skills preferred.
- Read and comprehend basic instructions, interpret documents, and write legibly. Have good math skills.
Additional Information
- Teamwork - showing a commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
- Respect - extending dignity and respect to all people.
- Innovation - bringing creativity to the workplace.
- Customer Focus - achieving Company, department, and personal goals through a strong customer focus.
Apply the APL Logistics Continuous Improvement (ACI) Model for operational efficiency to improve business process, increase proficiency and increase efficiency through waste elimination. Apply the 5S Lean methodology to sustain a safe, clean and orderly facility.
About Us
MAKING THE IMPOSSIBLE, POSSIBLE APL Logistics provides innovative, global supply-chain solutions across Automotive, Consumer, Industrial and Retail markets. These solutions include Order Management, Distribution & Fulfillment, Customs Brokerage and Transportation products delivered across six regions. We also pioneered the use of visual data analysis and offer a robust Data Management and Analytics product suite to help you understand and solve complex problems that span systems and processes. Our brand was built alongside a culture of deep customer focus and attention, and we are known for providing flexible solutions to complex problems. AT THE HEART OF OUR OFFERING IS A GLOBAL, CROSS-FUNCTIONAL ABILITY TO MANAGE CUSTOMER ORDERS FROM ORIGIN ALL THE WAY TO FINAL DESTINATION VIA A NETWORK OF GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS.
EEO Statement for US-
The company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants for employment. Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally-protected characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and over), medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally-protected status.