Inventory Control Clerk

Inventory SpecialistThis role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company's inventory. This role involves reviewing stock inconsistencies, managing the return of materials from production, adjusting inventory records, and collaborating with various departments to ensure smooth inventory operations. The specialist will perform cycle counts, assist with problem-solving related to materials, and contribute to maintaining an organized and safe work environment. Highly motivated with a strong desire to excel and work independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. Exceptional work ethic and dedication that supports the company goals around its safety, production, quality, and on-time delivery requirements.Essential Job Functions:Stock Inconsistency Review: Regularly review and analyze stock discrepancies. Investigate the root cause of inconsistencies and take corrective actions.Return Material Management: Collect return material from production. Process and document returned materials accurately.Inventory Adjustments: Make necessary adjustments to inventory records based on returned materials and discrepancies. Ensure all adjustments are properly documented and authorized.Cycle Counts: Conduct regular inventory cycle counts. Reconcile counted inventory with system records and investigate any variances.Floor Inventory Counts: Collaborate with supervisors to perform floor inventory counts. Assist in resolving any issues identified during counts.Material Problem Solving: Work with various departments to address and resolve material-related problems. Implement solutions to prevent future occurrences.Department 5S Maintenance: Maintain and promote the 5S methodology (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) within the department. Ensure a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.Variance Reduction: Assist in identifying and reducing job material transaction variances. Develop and implement strategies to minimize variances.Safety and Near Miss Reporting: Report and document safety incidents and near misses. Participate in safety meetings and initiatives to promote a safe working environment.Required Education and Experience:Associate's degree or equivalent. Previous quality experience may replace degree requirements.Stays abreast of appropriate or emerging quality initiatives and drives development and implementation of best practices.Experience with computerized inventory systems ERP required.Forklift operator certification preferred.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The below requirements indicate knowledge, skill and/or ability to satisfactorily perform essential duties. As required by the Americans with Disabilities Act reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified applicants and/or employees to perform essential job functions.Knowledge:Customer and Personal Service – Knowledge of principles and methods for providing customer service and personal services. This includes customer needs assessments, meeting quality standards and evaluation of customer satisfaction.Clerical – Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures, and systems such as word processing.Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.Mathematics – Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, and statistics.Quality - Knowledge of quality and statistical techniques, tools and processes, which maximize effectiveness and ensure appropriate application and analysis of dataProduction and Processing - Knowledge of wire/cable and/or plastics manufacturing processes including raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and techniques which maximize effectiveness. Knowledge of Lean/Six-Sigma concepts is preferredSkills:Critical Thinking – Use logic to identify approaches to problems, solutions and drawing conclusions.Time Management – Managing your own time with the ability to plan and multitask.Instructing – Must be able to teach others how to perform tasks. Patient and not easily frustratedComplex Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions...Troubleshooting – Determining causes of errors and deciding a plan of action to correct the error.Monitoring – Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals to make improvements or take corrective action.Collaboration – Understanding of the basic steps in collaboration and getting to a win/win situation.Teamwork – Ability to work in teams and across departments to meet company strategic objectivesAbilities:Written Comprehension – The ability to read and understand information and ideas in written form.Oral Expression – The ability to communicate their thoughts and information so that others will understand.Physical Functions:Ability to see details at a close range.Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to lift up to 54 pounds at times.Must be able to navigate warehouse and reach items both high and low.Work Conditions: Work is primarily indoors in a climate-controlled office and manufacturing area; noise level is quiet to moderate. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibration, and hazards.