Inventory Control Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Inventory Control Coordinator

Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for an Inventory Control Coordinator to be based out of Thomasville, GA. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this person will be responsible for managing raw materials purchases and inventories, reconciling cycle counts of finished goods and participating in physical inventory activities.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum 5 years of inventory control experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in lean manufacturing or a business system-based company is a plus.

  What you’ll do:

• Administrate inventory cycle counts (daily/monthly/annually) and enter adjustments into system
• Develop and maintain SOPs for inventory control processes
• Receive and issue finished goods into an inventory control database 
• Troubleshoot quantity discrepancies with manufacturing and inspection personnel utilizing inventory movement reports in JDE, actual receipts, physical counts and shipping packing slips to investigate discrepancies
• Utilize the documentation to facilitate the cycle count process

What you’ll bring:

• Minimum 5 years of inventory control experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• High school diploma required
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, supply chain management preferred
• Knowledge of inventory control software, i.e. JDE, Sage required
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook required
• Good understanding of basic math required for quick and accurate counting and calculations
• Attention to detail, accuracy, time management and organization 

  Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Participate in physical inventory activities which includes creating cycle counts in JDE, communicating details with the shipping department, and processing inventory adjustments as necessary
• Administrate plant raw materials end-of-month physical inventory, including performing cycle counts for reconciling variances in raw materials weekly as part of month end reporting in JDE

Within 6 months, you’ll:

• Troubleshoot quantity discrepancies with manufacturing and inspection personnel utilizing inventory movement reports in JDE, actual receipts, physical counts and shipping packing slips to investigate discrepancies
• Utilize daily and monthly cycle count documentation to facilitate the ongoing cycle count processes

Within 12 months, you’ll:

• Manage raw material additives and resin purchases and inventories and serve as main point of contact for all material stock items, schedules deliveries for raw material purchases and ensure readily available supply of materials to meet production needs
• Coordinate vendor communication regarding raw material deliveries
• Analyze inventory data to ensure the plant does not run out of raw material levels meet production demand
• Reconcile all daily and weekly cycle counts of finished goods based on the final determinations including any approved variances within percentage and dollar maximums

Atkore is a six-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

  As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $42,480 - $58,410.  Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time.  Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.