Inventory Control Supervisor

Job TitleProvides support to materials department staff to ensure that product is stored, shipped and tracked in accordance with customer specifications and QS9000/MMOG standards, while maintaining production flow and following company procedures. Maintains company and customer materials records, documentation and other related technical data by performing the following duties.Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Develops and implements inventory control systems and procedures.Compiles, sorts, and verifies accuracy of inventory.Coordinate and manage daily physical inventory cycle counts and annual physical inventory process.Analyze and research discrepancies between customer inventory system, ATC inventory system and on hand inventory.Act as a liaison between departments and buyers and determine obsolete stock while optimizing inventory turnover.Analyze inventory levels and trends and recommend stocking levels for optimum operation.Develops analysis and implementation of continuous improvement in materials and product systems, storage, handling, and tracking.Aids in the development of departmental procedures and instructions.Conducts, or assists in evaluation to resolve materials problems relating to facilities, materials storage, handling, tracking, systems, equipment, and process.Participates in the review of customer or contractual documentation to identify and ensure fulfillment of requirements.Conducts cost reduction and process improvement evaluations (i.e. handling time, movements between locations, misidentification of core and components).Research, implement and report on inventory cost reduction plans.Assist with timekeeping and payroll for warehouse.Responsible for maintain a quality work environment, including good housekeeping (i.e. 5S).Assist in plant wide training of personnel to include organizational ethics, safety standards, work flow processes and practices that relate to the handling of inventory.Provide technical support to employee involvement teams.Coordinate inventory-related processes, production metrics and continuous improvements with benchmarks.Support business development, purchasing and warehousing with ad hoc inventory analysis.Assist in preparing documentation useful for formulating marketing and procurement policies and strategies to improve inventory turnover.Special projects, as assigned.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or ExperienceBachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Computer SkillsAbility to use Materials Info-flo system and other computer software to enter data, analyze, create reports, graphs, and spreadsheets.Language SkillsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Must be able to read and understand English.Mathematical SkillsAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Reasoning AbilityAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsCertifications in APICS desirable.Physical DemandsThe 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.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.ATC Drivetrain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO)