Inventory Lead

Job Summary

Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units.
From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase.
With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.

The Inventory Lead will have responsibility for inventory cycle counting, reporting functions, and inventory reconciliation processes. Responsibilities also include record retention of all inventory metric reports, documents, electronic files and successful compliance with audit requirements.

This position requires the ability to perform these responsibilities in a safe, accurate and timely manner in accordance with Safety policy & procedures, Quality and the principles of 3Q6S, and time standards. Regular attendance is required for this position.

Position reports to the Inventory Supervisor, working as part of the Southaven Customer Service Center management team to drive continuous improvement through the use of metrics to achieve logistics excellence in service, quality and cost.

• Coordinate and execute cycle count in certified and/ or non-certified inventory segments
• Perform reconciliation and research of the variances
• Post inventory results daily
• Participate in bi-annual site physical inventory activities for non-certified categories
• Prepare management reports and metrics for Southaven management and St. Louis Finance
• Support warehouse operations by researching inventory discrepancies
• Monitor inventory status and identify consolidation opportunities
• Manage replenishment process to support zone picking
• Analyze inventory movement and turns to identify and report item velocity
• Perform a variety of miscellaneous business operations analysis and reporting as needed
• Other duties as required by the Inventory Control Department.
• Adhere to and enforce safe work practices and all safety policies and rules
• Have a thorough understanding of the site’s warehouse processes and systems to be able to proactively manage any inventory discrepancy in a timely manner and provide an accurate resolution and tracking of such discrepancies.

• HS Diploma or Equivalent
• Degree preferred (Business, Accounting or related field) or in lieu of degree, 3 (three) years of direct inventory and inventory process management (automated and manual inventory systems).
• 5 (five) years over-all experience in warehousing and logistics.
• Power Equipment certification and the ability to maintain license through safe operation of equipment.

• Computer literacy to include Warehouse Management Systems and MS Office (Word, Excel, Internet Explorer)
• Previous experience with WMS in Microsoft Dynamics and ORACLE environments a plus.
• Ability to follow and adhere to policies and procedure including Federal State and local laws (Ethics, Sarbanes‑Oxley, General Accounting, etc.)
• Communication skills-ability to communicate with all levels within the organization to include customers, corporate office contacts, employees and managers.
• Strong organizational skills
• Analytical and planning skills
• Ability to develop working relationships as a team player; and able to work independently.
• High level of integrity.
• High degree of accuracy; extreme attention to detail, strong problem solver, able to create solutions to challenges in an expedient…