Inventory Control Specialist

Description

IKG is the leading manufacturer of bar grating for a variety of industries: including industrial, architectural, government, safety and more. Since 1902, IKG has maintained its’ position by having a dedication towards quality materials, improving technologies, and providing exceptional customer service. You will part of an experienced team working closely with the customer, helping ensure all projects are a success.

Responsible for coordination of estimated materials as defined by Engineering and Production departments in the ERP system to the actual physical material usage.

• Monitor all inventory transactions including internal manufacturing consumption, external material purchases, and subcontracting costs.
• Monitor materials as they are processed through the various manufacturing processes.
• Monitor existing procedures and introduces new procedures to ensure materials are correctly issued to projects and customer orders.
• Initiate and manage inventory cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy thresholds.
• Organize, plan, and lead semi-annual plant wide inventory event.
• Monitor material returns, inter-plant transfers, and other production related inventory transactions.
• Coordinate with Production department to ensure accurate and timely production reporting.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Responsible for Material Requisition s
• Responsible for purchasing for manufacturing related Supplies
• Responsible for Coordinating Material transfers and information with external suppliers

• High School education required. Four-year degree from an accredited college or university degree is preferred.
  • 3 - 5 years of experience in a MRP based environment with direct inventory counting and/or reconciliation responsibilities In the ERP system.
  • Knowledge of production,material control, and manufacturing processes,
  • Knowledge of material procurement procedures, and awareness of marketplace conditions.
  • Must have excellent written, oral communications, administrative, and data entry skills
  • Must have excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Must have ability to workboth within a team, and as a facilitator among several different teams.
  • Must be a highly effective communicator with vendors, co-workers, management, and customers.
  • Microsoft office Proficient
• Ability to apply concepts of basic math and algebra

• Customer Service
  - Responds to requests for service and assistance;
  Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills
  - Maintains confidentiality.
  • Oral Communication
    - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens andgets clarification; responds well to questions.
  • Written Communication
    -Writes clearly and informatively;
    Edits work for spelling and grammar;
    
    Varies writing style to meet needs.
  • Planning/Organizing
    - Prioritizes and plans work activities;
    Uses time efficiently.
  • Quality
    - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
    Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
    Applies feedback to improve performance;
    Monitors own work toensure quality.
  • Attendance/Punctuality
    - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Professionalism
  - Approaches others in a tactful manner;
  Reacts well under pressure;
  Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
  
  Accepts responsibility for own actions;
  Follows through on commitments.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, industry standards, as well as quality and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to convey detailed material and process requirements to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to…