Inventory Control Specialist

** Inventory Control Specialist*
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* PURPOSE:

** Under direction of the Warehouse and Logistics Manager, this position is responsible for the monitoring and accuracy of all Rite-Hite Warehouse inventory.  This position will also aid in establishing the Warehouse Ready initiative.

** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Generate cycle count reports, summarizing cycle results by part number, by location and by facility. Communicate errors or process breakdowns in real time and coordinate efforts to resolve issues regarding inventory controls or practices.

Maintain Stock-Out Report integrity and work with appropriate personnel to reconcile BOM errors.

Work with all OPCO personnel (buyers, planners, supervisors and ops leadership) to establish shelf allocation, replenish quantities and delivery frequencies.  Work with appropriate production support personnel to identify reasons for inventory over-issues, communicate and coordinate corrections as needed.

Assist in development and initiation of the warehouse ready initiative.

** PRINCIPLE

ACCOUNTABILITIES **:
Timeliness and accuracy of cycle counts and inventory practices.
Professional and effective communications with manufacturing, support, engineering and management personnel of inventory processes and/or issues.
Document inventory measurements and processes in accordance with company procedure.
Ability to effectively engage other personnel in understanding inventory and its processes.
Capable of communicating and engaging personnel at various inventory skill levels.

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* QUALIFICATIONS:

** This individual will need to be proficient in Excel spreadsheet and Word documents.  Experience in JDE E1 will be helpful.

** EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

** Associate's degree (A.

A.) or equivalent from two year college or technical school; or 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

** LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

** Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

** MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

** Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

** REASONING ABILITY:
** Ability to apply reasoning and troubleshoot processes to identify flaws. Understanding of 5 Why methodology along with other six sigma or process improvement tools preferred. Possess ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

** CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS:
** APICS Certification preferred but not required.

** PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will frequently use a scissor lift to heights of 25 feet.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
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