Inventory Clerk II

About the role

The Inventory Control Clerk supports production operations by managing daily receiving and inventory activities within the SAP system. This role ensures accurate entry of received goods, monitors and follows up on production inventory orders, updates and adjusts production schedules, and coordinates timely transfers between the plant and third-party warehouses. The position requires strong critical thinking skills to investigate and resolve AP and inventory discrepancies and plays an essential role in monthly inventory reconciliation and posting at Compton Plant.

Responsibilities

• Receive all packing slips, verify and match items, check units of measure, vendor information, and signatures of arrival.
• Resolve receipt mistakes made internally or by vendors.
• Order and process items in a timely manner.
• Follow up orders and inventory levels, check delivery dates, and ensure accuracy to meet production needs.
• Transfer goods from the third-party warehouse to the plant for production as needed.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels at both the plant and third-party warehouse.
• Update production scheduling by modifying the POW file daily, make schedule changes as needed. Maintain accuracy and follow up with internal notifications. Reprint and distribute updated schedules.
• Process SSO returns to vendors and disposed items.
• Enter product deviations in SAP as requested and approved by the production supervisor.
• Ensure receivable goods are scanned into plant correctly as it pertains to SAP.
• Assist Accounts payable with parked invoices and GRIR issues. Verify, investigate, and adjust discrepancies as needed.
• Order all operating supplies needed for WLP and shipping operations; keep inventories up to date including PECO and wood pallets.
• Receive invoices against the POs in a timely manner.
• Work with outside auditors.
• Update LOF reports weekly and ensure nonexpired LOF availability for the following week’s production cycle.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent / some college preferred.
• Minimum one year of warehousing experience.
• SAP knowledge is preferred.
• Good typing accuracy and speed.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize and work independently.
• Must be detail oriented and proficient in mathematics.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and use hands to handle inventory items. The employee may occasionally lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to read inventory labels, reports, and computer screens.