Inventory Associate

About the role

This entry-level position provides both functional and organizational training under close supervision. Incumbents carry out assignments within well-defined practices, procedures, and policies. They work independently on details of assignments and have limited decision-making authority.

Responsibilities

• Captures and coordinates activities of cycle counters across business areas.
• Maintains proper priorities and deployment of activities.
• Identifies process issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Supports variance analysis to identify root cause of issues.
• Reports cycle count findings and assists in implementing process improvements.
• Tracks and follows-up on process improvements.
• Communicates initiatives across business areas.
• Presents cycle count findings, write-offs, and process improvements to senior management.
• Trains, supports, and mentors NCM Specialists to analyze data and understand their role in Inventory Management.
• Develops and implements process changes to improve current processes.
• Facilitates monthly meetings to provide technical or business updates.
• Trains site employees on NCM to gain an understanding and appreciation for the NCM process.
• Performs audits on physical processes and adherence to physical processes.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of production planning fundamentals, scheduling, materials requirements planning techniques, and manufacturing control systems.
• Knowledge of warehouse, distribution, inventory control, and shipping/receiving practices.
• Strong analytical skills to perform root cause analysis, interpret data, and resolve issues.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records of material movement.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal customers.
• Ability to provide leadership to a group of employees.
• Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to accurately perform tasks in Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• Zero to two years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of production planning fundamentals, scheduling, materials requirements planning techniques, and manufacturing control systems.
• Knowledge of warehouse, distribution, inventory control, and shipping/receiving practices.
• Strong analytical skills to perform root cause analysis, interpret data, and resolve issues.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records of material movement.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal customers.
• Ability to provide leadership to a group of employees.
• Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to accurately perform tasks in Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance options.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $40,000 - $50,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.