Inventory Control Analyst

Inventory Control Administrator

Alamo Group Ag Americas, LLC is currently recruiting for an Inventory Control Administrator to join the Alamo Group Ag Americas Team in Selma, Alabama.

Alamo Group Ag Americas, Inc., a member of the Alamo Group family of companies, is the leading North American manufacturer of rotary cutters, finishing mowers, landscape tools, and tractor-mounted implements used in the agricultural market. Located in Selma, Alabama for over 70 years, Alamo Group Ag Americas' products have earned an enviable reputation for their ruggedness and durability in the most challenging work environments.

Alamo Group Ag Americas Inc. offers competitive salary, benefits and relocation assistance.

Position Summary:

Bush Hog, RhinoAg and Dixie Chopper are some of the most recognized and successful names in the Agricultural/Outdoor Power Equipment markets. The Inventory Control Administrator is a key position in the Company and will support and contribute to the company goals of profitability, return on investment, inventory turnover, and accident prevention. The Inventory Control Administrator, under limited general supervision, utilizing established guidelines and exercising independent judgment, manages inventory control process to support attainment of company financial goals and achieve maximum customer satisfaction. Review and perform inventory cycle counts for accuracy of shipped product and received goods, monitor inventory variances and discrepancies and make recommendations for resolution of issues.

Core Competencies for this position include:

• Leading Change/Change Management
• Leading People/Teamwork
• Communication
• Business Acumen
• Results Driven

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Focus, communicate, encourage and contribute to Safety in all aspects of the job and all company meetings
• Manage approximately $15 million of inventory to ensure the goal of maintaining cycle count variance goals is achieved
• Manage inventory cycle count program to ensure that optimum customer satisfaction is achieved by minimizing out-of-stock situations
• Oversee and help to perform detailed and precise cycle counts of all locations in accordance with established guidelines to determine inventory accuracy and report findings to appropriate personnel
• Generate daily cycle count reports for the cycle count team
• Ensure inventory items are counted according to the Cycle Count Program following the ABC stratification
• Investigate negative inventory balances, determine root causes, influence corrective solutions and ensure inventory counts are corrected
• Investigate inventory problems and potential inventory problems upon request from Purchasing, Manufacturing, Accounting, etc. and analyze problems to determine root causes. Make recommendations for corrective action
• Review and approve all cycle counts for validity prior to adjustments in system. Ensure that recounts are performed when required
• Supervise daily operations of Cycle Counters. Conducts subordinates performance evaluations. Review and recommend employees for promotions, merit raises, job assignments, etc.
• Perform monthly unit counts of whole goods with the manufacturing team at month end, working with management and individual team members to resolve any inventory issues
• Audits pick side of order processing function by comparing pick accuracy to the customer order and reporting findings to the Warehouse Manager and Controller with recommendations for corrective action
• Audits the entire receiving process to ensure accuracy, including monitoring vendor packing lists, comparing them to purchase orders, and verifying put-away accuracy through physical product location checks
• Audits accuracy of customer shipments by using customer service shipping error reports to investigate missed picks and long/short shipments, then reporting findings and recommendations
• Monitors warehouse inventory locations to determine inventory status related to shrinkage, write-offs, adjustments back to inventory, etc., and reports findings to the Controller with recommendations
• Conducts daily interaction with hourly associates in carrying out assigned duties that may involve sensitive matters
• Supervise cycle counters
• Maintain scheduled audits that are timely, accurate, and identify effective solutions to problems impacting customer satisfaction
• Act as lead point of contact for internal and external auditors involving cycle count and the reconciliation process
• Assist with physical inventories as required
• Perform all other duties assigned by Supervisor

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):

• Excellent communication skills required, including verbal and written
• Strong analytical skills and ability to perform focused in-depth investigations to address a variety of issues and reach conclusions with findings
• Requires strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization and address sensitive issues in a diplomatic nature
• Proficient use of computers including report retrieval. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs is essential. Knowledge of JD Edwards system is a plus
• Ability to work overtime, under pressure, and weekends/holidays as required Ability to operate standard office equipment
• Hold a valid Driver's License
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Business or Accounting preferred
• 3+ year's experience in warehouse or inventory control in a manufacturing environment

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to stand a significant portion of the day while moving throughout the facility, performing tasks of climbing, reaching, bending, crouching and lifting. Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds and move up to 70 pounds with the operation of forklift equipment; upon completion of training. Use hands and arms to move boxes and perform counts of boxes, parts and components. Must have adequate vision to see parts and components.