Materials Coordinator Inventory Control Speci

Job Description

Job Description

Maintain sufficient inventories of raw materials and packaging materials to meet production requirements so that customer orders can be completed in full and on time.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS

• Manage and execute daily inventory counts, cycle counts, and physical inventory audits to ensure inventory accuracy and integrity. 
• Investigate inventory shortages, damages, rejections, and discrepancies; identify root causes and implement corrective actions to minimize variances. 
• Review production records for accuracy and assist team in investigation. Provide training if opportunities for improvement are identified.
• Resolve inventory discrepancies and process appropriate inventory adjustments within Parity and Microsoft Dynamics GP (GP). 
• Receive, verify, and process all inbound shipments accurately in GP. 
• Coordinate and process outbound raw material shipments as required to support operational needs. 
• Maintain organized electronic records and filing systems for all receiving and inventory documentation. 
• Manage cycle counts, receiving transactions, and material usage reporting for non-Parity inventory items. 
• Ensure compliance with inventory control procedures and support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory accuracy and warehouse operations.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education and/or Experience

• Associate’s degree from a two-year college in a related field, preferred.
• Minimum Two years related experience and or training.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. 
• Ability to write simple correspondence. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with outside vendors in a professional and confident manner. 
• Ability to calculate units of measure and conversions (gallons to pounds, pounds to pound solids, etc.). 
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra. 
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 
• Proficient typing and computer skills, including knowledge of Accounting software, Database software, Internet software, e-Supply Chain systems (SAP and Oracle), Inventory software, Order Processing systems, Spreadsheet software (MS Excel), Word Processing software (MS Word), and Email software (Outlook).

BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS

As part of a team-based work environment, must be able to demonstrate the following Job Competencies:

Job Competencies

• Team Orientation – Shows skill and ease at working in groups; works with others to achieve better results and forges close working relationships and alliances to get things done; is quick to cooperate versus expect others to bend to his/her wishes; supports joint ownership and shared recognition for results; recognizes advantages of group participation in planning and problem solving.
• Develops Technical Competence – Seeks to stay abreast of new developments in core competencies and learn enough about related fields to apply knowledge effectively in business; enjoys learning and is intellectually curious; has strong desire to continuously improve knowledge, skills, and abilities; sees learning and knowledge as keys to building skills and abilities essential to job and career success.
• Attention to Detail – Committed to exactness and precision in task completion; identifies, pays attention to, and works to understand details; thorough and consistent in following up at detail level; seeks to become expert in disciplines related to adopted career path to ensure quality and precision in work; takes pride in knowledge base and level of expertise.
• Takes Personal Responsibility in Individual Contributor Role – Demonstrates attitude and commitment to take personal responsibility for results, even when in team environment with no authority over others; will step up to fill gaps so results can be assured; avoids excuses as explanations or defending/justifying negative but preventable outcomes.
• Practical Intelligence – Absorbs new information quickly and is comfortable dealing with abstract concepts and relationships; relates new information to previously acquired knowledge to expand and refine frame of reference; enjoys learning and expanding breadth and depth of understanding on variety of subjects.
• Reliability/Dependability – Responds to internal customer needs, questions, and concerns in accurate and timely manner. Follows through on commitments, assignments, and tasks; is at work when scheduled; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses work time wisely.
• Safety Awareness – Demonstrates use of safe and proper work methods and follows established safety procedures. Reports and corrects working conditions that may increase risk factors for injury.
• Good Manufacturing Practices/Food Safety – Demonstrates Good Manufacturing Practices and proper Food Safety procedures when performing daily job functions. Correctly wears required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas. Recognizes areas for GMP and Food Safety procedure improvements and shares ideas with leadership.
• Respects Diversity – Respects the Company’s diverse workforce, and behaves in a manner that does not cause harm to others based on age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or religious believes.
• Adaptability – Has ability to focus on the benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive, objective manner, views change as learning opportunity; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Positive Working Relationships – Listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things; shares information and knowledge; demonstrates a high level of integrity and honesty.
• Focus – Maintains focus on tasks and does not stray from job assignments.

ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• Noise level in work environment is moderate; Standard office setting.
• Eye, hearing, hair nets, bump hats, lab coats may be required.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and results.