Specialist- Inventory Control ; 1st Shift

Position: Specialist- Inventory Control USA (1st Shift)

Specialist – Inventory Control USA (1st Shift)

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Job Description

• Ensure Oracle WMS/ERP transactions are performed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure First Solar Core Values are adhered to and promote teamwork to achieve the company’s mission.
• Accountable for shipment processing (finished goods/non‑finished goods), scheduling pick‑ups and creation of shipment documentation.
• Responsible for updating internal tracking systems and communicating shipment status to the requestor(s).
• Supports the department’s continuous improvement activities, assist with physical inventories and cycle‑count activities.
• Ensure compliance to established SOX controls and import/export regulations.

Education & Experience

• High School or GED equivalent required.
• College coursework, certification or formal training are highly desired.
• Minimum of 3 years of warehouse (shipping/receiving) experience required.
• Cycle‑counting experience is beneficial.
• Oracle WMS/ERP experience preferred.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of inventory control procedures and practices.
• Organized, attentive to detail and functions with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems effectively.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Knowledge and understanding of computer applications;
  Oracle WMS/ERP experience a plus.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for the resulting inventory and data entry reports and their accuracy.
• Assist with physical inventories and monthly cycle‑count activities.
• Analyze and investigate inventory variances. Implement correct actions to reduce/eliminate variances.
• Assist with finished‑goods and WIP inventories activities.
• Process outbound shipment requests.
• Prioritize shipment requests based on requestor delivery dates.
• Process off‑site warehouse shipment requests. Update internal tracking system(s) as necessary to reflect off‑site shipments.
• Support the creation of shipping export/import documents.
• Support continuous improvement activities.
• Serve as a back‑up to other key inventory control positions.
• Establish and promote good housekeeping and safety practices.
• Maintain a proper level of communication and foster team building.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to the Lead – Warehouse Operations and Materials or Lead – Warehouse Outbound.

Travel

• Requires travel between First Solar plants.
• 5% – 10% travel.
• If hired during plant startup, expected to travel to other First Solar locations for training.

Salary Range

18.89 – 26.44 hourly.

Manufacturing & Maintenance

Physical Requirements

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis.
• Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye separately and both eyes (with or without correction), the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green and peripheral vision >70 degrees is required.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend on an occasional basis.
• Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to: steel‑toed shoes, cut‑resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) as a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

Office

Physical Requirements

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face‑to‑face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation.

EEO Statement

First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

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