Inventory Specialist I

About the role

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. Examples include pumping peanut butter into jars, oil in cars, gluing shoe soles, glass in windows, phone screens, spraying vehicle finishes, coatings on pills, paint on houses, and texture on walls.

At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Graco’s culture empowers employees to create their own career path, whether advancing within your current department or exploring new opportunities in different divisions. Managers provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career. Graco offers excellent opportunities to be part of a fast‑moving, growing company committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for customers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and record the integrity of inventory by performing random and scheduled inventory audits for financial and operational purposes.
• Perform basic root cause analysis, make recommendations, and track results for effectiveness.
• Perform cycle counts of planned and random part numbers to check for accuracy.
• Analyze count results for reasonableness.
• Determine/implement adjustments to inventory/location database masters and complete Cycle Count Explanation forms as required.
• Work with DC Managers or Supervisors, Planners, Cell Managers, Plant Controllers, and others to identify and implement corrective actions.
• Perform procedural audits on WIP, LOG Sign-ins, Bond Areas, Locations, Purchase Sign-ins, Outside Service Sign-ins, MTOs, PTOs, and "Hold" areas.
• Provide monthly reporting and analysis to those affected on location accuracy and inventory count performance.
• Coordinate physical inventories as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Up to 2 years relevant experience.
• PC skills and ability with basic knowledge of Microsoft products.
• Willingness to be trained and certified in the use of forklift and other material handling equipment.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills.
• Regularly lift and move materials up to 45 pounds.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and unrestricted basis.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, E-3, O-1, L-1, or employment-based permanent residence sponsorship).
• Candidates working under temporary employment authorization, including F-1 OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, or similar programs, are not eligible for this position.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.
• Recognized as a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022.

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $21.92 - $38.41 per hour, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation. Final base hourly rate will be determined based on geographic location, skills, competencies, education, experience, and internal equity.