Inventory and Kitting Specialist

Job Duties

• Support corporate revenue and customer service objectives by working closely with all internal departments, ensuring accurate on-hand inventory and timely deliveries of kitted production materials
• Kit, pick, package, and ship product orders between company locations as directed by inventory control using a variety of commercial shipping methods
• Maintain organized staging areas and kitting stations to maximize throughput efficiency
• Proactively identify shortages or defective parts that could disrupt production schedules and communicate materials issues with procurement
• Conduct regular cycle counts and physical audits to reconcile digital records in the ERP system with actual shelf stock
• Absorb incoming and outgoing shipment audits to ensure timely and accurate transactions within the company ERP system
• Operate computerized inventory management systems (SAP by design, Peaxy and Excel)
• Aid shipping and inventory control with returned material processing and universal waste disposition
• Verify inventory transaction details to ensure accurate posting to general ledger accounts and flag any issues that may require accounting adjustments
• Generate inventory reports for management and maintain Company key performance indicators that measure kitting speed and precision and inventory accuracy
• Identify and suggest solutions for inventory and process improvement including kitting time improvement

Job Requirements

• 4+ years of inventory control experience in a warehouse
• Minimum two years of inventory management, kitting processes and system transactions
• Experience working closely with customer fulfillment, shipping, quality and production teams
• Experience in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, etc.
• General experience/understanding of handling electro-mechanical products, batteries, and raw materials
• High level of detail and computer system proficiency is needed
• Understanding of lean manufacturing methodologies
• Experience of MS Office 365 Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with all levels of corporate staff
• Excellent time management, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Must possess strong work ethic and be customer service centric
• Must be able to work independently under general supervision
• Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's degree in logistics or supply chain management
• Ability to adjust to new and changing priorities
• Proficiency with hand tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Previous experience using warehouse equipment

Key Competencies

• Strong Attention to detail
• Cycle counting, stockroom and kitting background
• Computer System Proficiency
• Integrity
• Problem-Solving and teamwork
• Teamwork
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Work involves sitting, walking, and lifting up to 40 pounds
• Requires close visual acuity, the ability to distinguish color
• The ability to hear in warehouse and office environments
• Will be required to read and count complex alphanumeric numbers
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment when required
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures in the warehouse
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required