Inventory Specialist

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-directed Inventory Specialist to join our dynamic and fast-paced team at Elektro Assemblies. Located in Red Wing, Minnesota, we are a leading manufacturer of wire needs for various industries including automotive, healthcare, technology, and food equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine replenishment of raw materials - executing on MRP actions (generating and sending purchase orders to support planned and scheduled production).
• Accurate and complete kitting of production orders; ensuring parts are in the right place, at the right time.
• Complete and accurate shipping (Complete and on time - COT).
• Complete, accurate, and efficient receiving of raw materials.
• Inspect and validate incoming products and materials to specification.
• Analyze and complete root cause analysis and corrective actions related to supplier performance.
• Utilize data to drive supplier performance: quality, delivery, and cost of goods.
• Manage and maintain warehouse inventories - ensuring accuracy, fixed locations, visibility, and physical controls.
• Maintain and execute our Cycle Count Program (CCT) to ensure inventory accuracy.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum six (6) months of related experience or training in a high-volume repetitive manufacturing environment using MRP – Materials Requirements Planning.
• Associates degree is preferred but not required.
• Six to nine (6-9) months of direct use of a traditional ERP / MRP systems.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage and maintain warehouse inventories accurately.
• Good at analyzing and completing root cause analysis and corrective actions related to supplier performance.
• Proficient in utilizing data to drive supplier performance: quality, delivery, and cost of goods.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Experience in a high-volume repetitive manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.

Skills

• MRP (Materials Requirements Planning) proficiency.
• ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system experience.
• Inventory management and cycle counting.
• Supplier performance analysis and corrective actions.
• Quality control and inspection.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and benefits.
• Paid on-the-job training.
• Growing company with promotion opportunities from within.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

4.5-day work week, allowing for an early start to the weekend.