Inventory Control Associate

Inventory Coordinator PPG is looking for a customer-focused individual to join the Refinish ColorIT Distribution Team as an Inventory Coordinator on-site at the Strongsville, OH facility. You will report to the Refinish Logistics and Distribution Manager and coordinate procurement and delivery of critical digital tools to support end-users of PPG Refinish products. You will contribute to target stocking levels, and make important decisions regarding quantity and timing for purchases from suppliers. This critical role helps to ensure new shops are converted and enables existing shops to return to operation quickly after equipment failure. Key Responsibilities Frequent collaboration with Customer Service, ColorIT Helpdesk, and external vendors Participate in monthly hardware planning meetings to maintain sales forecasts. Maintain target stocking levels by translating sales forecasts into POs for warehouse replenishment. Communicate with vendors regarding changes to sales forecasts, PO delivery dates, quality issues, and the like. Support inventory accuracy goals and goals through proper inventory transactions Perform monthly cycle counts observing company requirements Communicate with team members regarding stockouts, substitutions, and estimated available dates. 100% shipping of customer orders Cross-train to provide backup for other departmental functions (warehousing, shipping, computer bench) Qualifications Three (3) years of proven experience in a shipping, logistics, inventory control, customer service, or supply chain environment Microsoft Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and conditional formulas Oracle experience Must be a U.S. Citizen PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit The PPG Way 2030 We are customer champions Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don't stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. We act with purpose and speed Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value. We are excellent operators Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers. We compete to win Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. We are PPG proud Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.