Inventory Control Coordinator

Morton Buildings, Inc. is the industry leader in post-frame construction, with over 120 years in business and more than 10 manufacturing, fabrication, and shipping plants servicing over 100 construction centers nationwide.

About the role

The Inventory Control Coordinator will be part of the Product Delivery team, reporting to the Regional Plant Manager. This role involves routine functions at the manufacturing plant including cycle counts, purchased materials ordering, and production planning. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Transportation Manager, Regional Plant Manager, and Shipping Supervisor to provide timely and effective production schedule planning and communication.
• Organizes and schedules daily/weekly workflow for the operation.
• Looks ahead to newly completed shipping schedule workload.
• Working closely with the Regional Plant Manager and Plant Administrator, establishes and maintains correct and adequate inventory levels of all inventory stocks and supplies for the facility through direct purchase order placement, coordination with established MBI vendors, and material orders from other MBI plant locations.
• Communicates clearly and frequently with internal plant departments on topics relative to planned production and receiving schedules.
• Handles internally produced item inventory ordering, cycle counts, inventory corrections, and recommends minimum supply changes.
• Learns Production Manager job duties to serve as a backup/training role.
• Exhibits customer service focus with an emphasis on quality and timeliness.
• Performs analysis and adheres to MBI's established inventory value and turns standards.
• Willingness to work regular overtime and off-hours as needed.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• College coursework completed or equivalent work experience as an inventory planner and/or materials purchaser, preferably in the construction industry.
• Minimum 3 years of experience maintaining inventories and manufacturing processes.
• ERP/MRP system input and manipulation is a plus.
• Post-frame construction industry experience highly desired.
• Proven process improvement efforts and results achieved.
• Promotes teamwork and demonstrates natural leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational planning skills.
• Microsoft Office skills including Outlook email, Word, and Excel are required.
• Displays accountability, dedication, and enthusiasm to manage plant inventories as if it is your own small company.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and prescription coverage.
• Compensation starting at $21.00 based on experience.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick time.
• 401K Opportunity.
• ESOP Retirement Program which makes you an owner of the company.