MDU Inventory Control Specialist

MDU Inventory Control Specialist

Full-time

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Division: MDUT McWane Ductile Utah

Company Description

About Us: McWane Ductile stands today as North America's leading and most experienced ductile iron pipe manufacturer and supplier. Building iron strong utilities for generations since 1926, we are a family-owned company with a rich history and a vital role in securing the future of America's water infrastructure for generations to come.

Job Description

Position: Inventory Specialist

Position Reports To: Inside Sales Manager

Summary

The inventory specialist duties include maintaining item and description integrity, as well as location and stock level accuracy for ductile iron pipe. Performs cycle counts, determines root causes of inventory inaccuracies, and recommends corrective actions. Collaborates with various departments to resolve inventory issues. Acts as the main focal point for production posting. Communicates inaccuracies with department heads as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee pipe & accessory inventory.
• Lead weekly inventory meetings.
• Manage inventory transactions with Microsoft Dynamics D365.
• Organize pipe yard & accessory warehouse in conjunction with shipping department.
• Conduct monthly (or as needed) inventories of pipe & accessories.
• Maintain monthly inventory accuracy and recommend continual improvement initiatives.
• Reviews history of item usage to help determine mins/max levels.
• Able to research historical inventory transactions to solve discrepancies and correct inventory errors.

Working Conditions

• Physical activities that require use of arms and legs.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Stooping, and handling tools and materials.
• The work environment is varied from a typical office setting to a warehouse environment that may be hot, cold, dusty, and noisy. As necessary, must wear common protective or safety equipment, such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hats.
• Weekend work required as needed. Up to one Saturday per month.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in inventory management related field preferred OR 3 5 years of related experience.
• Must be capable of performing accurate mathematical calculations and analyzing problems.
• Have good organizational skills and have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literate; proficient with Microsoft Windows, MS Office programs and applications. Experience in Sage, Microsoft D365 Dynamics, and/or any ERP system is highly preferred.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects at once.
• Time and priority management are a must.
• Ability to work and collaborate with a diverse group of people.
• Must be able to operate a company vehicle.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.