Receiving/Inventory Specialist

About the role

This position manages our large parts inventory, including receiving materials, managing materials inventory, and material transfers to other branches. The role performs cycle counts, manages parts re-ordering, purchases parts as necessary, creates and fulfills customer parts orders, and manages the parts inventory in Minneapolis.

Responsibilities

• Manages Minneapolis-Tioga, Ameri-Cool, and MAPR perpetual inventory.
• Manages receiving process: opens boxes, inspects shipments, verifies packing slips against purchase orders, disperses or stocks parts, documents discrepancies, and transacts receipts in INFOR (inventory system).
• Supports customer parts orders: generates orders from requests, fulfills and packages orders, places P.O.’s for specialty parts not in inventory, and transacts orders in INFOR.
• Documents defective or incorrect items and supports the Purchasing Manager in the return process.
• Manages perpetual inventory: puts materials away, performs cycle-counting, ensures inventory accuracy, maintains stocking levels, and keeps the stockroom organized.
• Conducts visual reviews of inventory and assists in P.O. creation for replenishment.
• Manages the part transfer process to support repairs of equipment in MAPR branches and in the field, including processing transfer requests, system transactions in INFOR, and shipping materials (e.g., UPS).
• Manages the cycle count process: performs cycle counting, resolves discrepancies with the controller, and oversees the annual year-end inventory process.
• Supports production builds by pulling Bill of Material purchase parts and issuing them to production orders.
• Performs any other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of Inventory Management and receiving materials in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• High School degree or equivalent.
• Able to lift 75 pounds occasionally and 50 pounds consistently.
• 3 years of demonstrated experience in an ERP system (preferably INFOR) in purchasing or inventory management modules.
• Strong interpersonal skills with clear and effective communication.
• Capable of operating forklifts and other equipment to move heavy shipments.
• Awareness of proper warehouse and factory safety procedures.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).