Inventory Control Specialist - Plainfield IN

Inventory Control Specialist

Nonexempt

Reports to:Branch Manager

Position Summary:The inventory control specialist is responsible for the overall health of the branch’s inventory and is an essential role to maintaining outstanding service levels. By completing cycle counts, physical inventories, and controlling inventory accuracy, you will help identify branch initiatives and aid in maintaining key performance indicators. This position works alongside Mygrant leadership to investigate inventory discrepancies and promote the importance of maintaining a robust, healthy inventory.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Plan and document the daily cycle count schedule for the calendar year, including year-end auditing.
• Conduct daily cycle counts to research and correct variances using modern warehouse software.
• Research the “life cycle of a part” to verify all internal processes and procedures are followed.
• Count, research, and correct variances to accurately reflect current inventory levels.
• Investigate breakage and product loss trends to determine root cause and proactive solutions.
• Communicate with affected managers and front-line personnel regarding discrepancies that may affect service levels.
• Coach and promote best practices to achieve perpetual accurate inventory and to protect company assets.
• Manage bin locations with proper product quantities.
• Document and manage claims including defectives and breakage to our suppliers.
• Document and report customer breakage, including escalated customer service issues.
• Communicate with customers as needed to resolve customer concerns and issue customer credit as needed.
• Aid in the planning, receiving and stocking of inventory as directed by leadership.
• Verify incoming shipments against BOL & packing slips
• Effectively monitor inbound and outbound transfer queues to ensure accurate inventory levels.
• Determine appropriate min/ max levels to maintain adequate stock levels.
• Evaluate, write and cancel product transfers as needed to maximize transfer efficiency.

Requirements:

• Unquestionable integrity and personal ethics.
• Excellent organization skills with a high attention to detail.
• Strong PC skills: Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Ability to communicate with impact and clarity to a wide range of audiences.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt and prioritize competing projects in high stress situations
• Ability to prioritize assignments and manage interruptions to meet deadlines in a fast paced and growth oriented environment.
• Ability to operate hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, order pickers, and OR other equipment safely and in accordance with organizational procedures.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team, and or take direction in an ever-changing working condition
• Ability to work flexible shifts or overtime as needed

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Pass and maintain MHE certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position requires close visual acuity to perform activities such as: viewing a computer terminal/mobile device; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts; Ability to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels, and making fine discriminations in sound; Exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must have finger grip strength to properly handle glass. Must be able to remain in a stationary position and/or upright, for prolonged periods of time, traverse stairs, maneuver in tight spaces, reach overhead, squat, bend, kneel, stoop, and crouch occasionally during 8-10-hour work shift.

BASE SALARY:

The listed range is what we reasonably expect to pay for this opportunity at the time of this posting. Actual compensation is based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s experience, education, certifications, knowledge, skills and geography/ work location, and may ultimately be more or less than the posted range. Base pay does not include other forms of compensation, such as our offered benefits includingmedical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA and 401k plan, holiday, sick and vacation days.

OTHER:

Mygrant Glass Company is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Mygrant Glass Company will provide reasonable accommodation(s) to all qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, where their disability affects the performance of their essential job functions, except when doing so would result in undue hardship.

We do not accept resumes or applications submitted through recruitment agencies. All applications should be submitted directly by the candidate themselves. Additionally, if we were not aware of your agency involvement prior to receiving the resume or application, please understand that we will not be bound by any agency terms or condition