Inventory Control & Receiving Specialist I

Inventory Control & Receiving Specialist

This position is based on-site at our facility in Lancaster, PA.

The Inventory Control & Receiving Specialist (ICRS) responsibilities include cycle counting, investigating incorrect cycle counts, receiving of raw materials and MRO items, put away finished goods, load trucks, keeping locations orderly and participating in improvement plans. The ICRS will work with the Distribution Center (DC) Supervisor to provide support on inventory and receiving corrections and work with the DC Team to implement process fixes to reduce inventory errors. The ICRS positions will be the in-house inventory and receiving experts and will be required to follow proper procedures at all times. During high volume ship days, the ICRS may be required to assist in shipping functions to ensure our customer's orders are shipped on time.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Demonstrates leadership on adherence to safety systems.
• Foster a spirit of cooperation and consistency, both internally and externally.
• Promote departmental and inter-departmental teamwork.
• Adjust schedule to fluctuate work priorities, as needed.
• Adapt to change in the work environment to maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Use all appropriate technology (ERP System / WMS / Microsoft Office) provided, making recommendations when changes may be beneficial.
• Operate forklift and other material handling equipment.
• Maintain and Promote Fenner Precision Polymers Values and Behaviors at all times.

Inventory Control/Receiving Specialist I:

• Perform all General skills
• Receive basic materials and stage in proper staging areas.
• Perform put standard put away/inventory transfer tasks accurately.
• Put products away orderly, consolidated and in a first in/first out (FIFO) fashion.
• Print and perform accurate cycle counts.
• Must be able to load and unload trucks.
• Clean/sweep receiving dock inside and outside.
• Perform shipping duties as assigned.
• Other entry level duties as assigned.

Inventory Control/Receiving Specialist II:

• Perform all General and Level I skills.
• Work with DC Leadership to arrange products/locations to best suit warehouse set up.
• Works with buyers/planners if there are discrepancies on purchase order issues.
• Process returns (RGA's) working with customer service as needed.
• Put together kit products accurately and in a timely manner.
• Investigate/root cause any inventory discrepancies.

Inventory Control/Receiving Specialist III:

• Perform all General and Level II skills
• Accurately complete WO's as needed
• Fill in for DC Supervisor as needed

Environmental, Health & Safety Accountabilities:

• Learn and follow EHS policies, rules and work instructions
• Attend required EHS training
• Wear the required PPE at all times
• Take personal responsibility for keeping yourself and your co-workers and visitors free from injury by participating in and/or conducting risk assessments, work place inspections, corrective actions and safety observations
• Report incidents, near miss, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and other hazards in the work place. STOP WORK when imminent danger is present
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion and keep equipment in proper working condition.
• Reinforce safety margins through active participation in incident investigations, corrective actions, managed shift changes, toolbox talks, pre-tasking, STOP WORK, and task scanning.

Education and/or Relative Experience:

• 1 - 3 years' experience in inventory control required
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Forklift Certified
• APICS CPIM or equivalent preferred
• ERP systems experience preferred

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