Inventory Process Improvement Specialist

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Full Time Clerical DAI1 - NC, Concord, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $21.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Job purpose

Perform audits and maintain documentation of the material and inventory movement, as well as processes in the procurement, subcontracting, manufacturing, and warehousing areas. Assist and facilitate process improvement projects to ensure the company maintains accurate records of the perpetual inventory system across all business systems and locations.

Duties and responsibilities

• All Tokyo Anime Centers – Pull, Pack, transfer, shipment
• Local Tokyo Anime Center - Gashapon inventory fulfillment, receiving, troubleshooting, EOM deposits
• Collect and maintain KPI audit data, shipping, receiving, locational, & WI
• Continuous improvement plans with use of KPI results, assist manager to benchmark project improvements and effectiveness
• Collect and analyze inventory & transactional information, identify root causes, and provide feedback on areas that need improvement
• Identifies and documents gaps in workflow, with cross reference to process and procedure
• Assist manager with annual physical inventory planning, periodic cycle counts across all business divisions and location
• Facilitate ME counts with production areas, NCC & PL
• YE inventory Concord, Gashapon
• Engages with all departments to build a continuous improvement culture
• Inventory Adjustments Requests, Inventory Requisition s, Scrap Authorizations
• Help desk requests from all locations with transactional / inventory concerns and issues
• Organize and Maintain work instructions, processes and procedures
• Travel to other plants and TAC stores as necessary
• Training, Instruction, Information sharing Cross train with IPI Specialist – PA & Gashapon
• Travels to all business locations for meetings and driving process improvements as needed
• Performs other duties and ad-hoc projects as assigned by supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Operations Management, Engineering or a related field, or 5 years of related experience preferred.
• 3 years of experience working in the manufacturing/distribution environment
• Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing/Kaizen continuous process improvement-related training or certifications
• Proven experience in process optimization, inventory management, or related roles.
• Experience in driving business process change and improvements
• Continuous and unrelenting effort to improve systems and processes
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to work collaboratively across departments
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and present data
• Strong Excel, ERP, and other database/analytical software
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize to meet deadlines
• Self-driven individual with the motivation to grow
• Change management expertise with the ability to lead and influence others

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand/walk for 8 hours
• Must be able to push/pull/ lift at least 45 lbs. individually and 50 lbs. with the help of a team member
• Ability to work in an interactive office group setting, and spend primary working hours at a desk using a computer and other office equipment such as printers, copiers, postage machines, etc.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Safety Requirements

Ability to wear required PPE if in any manufacturing area.

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