Inventory Control Specialist

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At Rite‑Hite, your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you’ll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that’s always looking ahead.

Reports to:

Warehouse and Logistics Manager.

PURPOSE:

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

• Generate cycle count reports, summarizing cycle results by part number, by location, and by facility.
• Assign personnel to count (indirect authority).
• Train warehouse personnel and provide feedback on improvements (direct authority).
• Enter all cycle counts and reconcile inventory adjustments with appointed Opco representatives in a timely fashion.
• Communicate errors or process breakdowns in real time and coordinate efforts to resolve issues regarding inventory controls or practices.
• Propose and implement inventory processes as needed, with accompanied support documentation.
• Investigate cycle adjustments that exceed a predetermined tolerance level and report findings to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain Stock‑Out Report integrity and reconcile BOM errors.
• Work with OPCO personnel to establish shelf allocation, replenish quantities and delivery frequencies.
• Maintain regular communication with purchasing, planning, engineering and manufacturing to ensure inventory processes are followed and inconsistencies are identified.
• Work with production support personnel to identify reasons for inventory over‑issues, communicate and coordinate corrections as needed.
• Develop and maintain accurate documentation of Warehouse inventory procedures and processes.
• Facilitate engagement of manufacturing, support and engineering personnel in overall inventory process.
• Perform cycle counts.
• Motivate manufacturing personnel by soliciting input in developing inventory benchmarks and goals consistent with the company’s strategic plan.
• Assist in development and initiation of the warehouse ready initiative.

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

Proficiency in Excel and Word. Experience in JDE E1 preferred.

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school; or 3‑5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Write simple correspondence.
• Effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Compute rate, ratio, and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs.

• Apply reasoning and troubleshoot processes to identify flaws.
• Understanding of 5 Why methodology along with other Six Sigma or process improvement tools preferred.
• Deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

APICS Certification preferred but not required.

The employee will frequently use a scissor lift to heights of 25 feet, regularly required to talk or hear, often use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit; may lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision…