Inventory Clerk

Production Support Career Stream

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Ensures that inventories are secure, properly identified and readily accessible to authorized personnel. Maintains controls over various types of inventories (e.g., raw materials, subassemblies, finished goods). Conducts physical inventory counts and reconciles results with inventory records. Ensures that quantities of incoming and outgoing shipments are correct. Conducts analyses of inventory levels and coordinates with production and sales requirements.

Provides support in manufacturing operations and/or distribution centers including assembly, machinery, processing, packaging, and/or distribution of company products. May set up and operate automatic or semiautomatic machines and related equipment in a continuous production/processing operation. Reports any malfunctions or abnormalities in machines, with higher levels recommending and/or making adjustments to methods and processes. May be involved in shipping, receiving, inventory control, or storage of products in distribution centers.

Differentiating Factors:

• Autonomy: Entry-level position typically requiring little to no prior experience. Work is clearly defined, routine or follows standard procedures and is closely supervised. Learns operating equipment and established operational procedures. Works on well-defined clerical tasks in distribution center.
• Organizational Impact: Performs basic activities and records data in manufacturing/production operations or distribution center. Delivers job responsibilities following a defined standard output or set of procedures.
• Innovation and Complexity: Problems and issues faced are routine and solutions clearly prescribed. Provide data and information when minor changes may be required based on review.
• Communication and Influence: Communicates with contacts typically within immediate job area. Obtains and provides information requiring little explanation or interpretation.
• Leadership and Talent Management: N/A Job at this level are focused on self-development.
• Required Knowledge and Experience: Recommended basic job knowledge of production-related systems and procedures. 0 years of experience required.