Inventory MRP Clerk Fab Shop

Summary/Objective
The MRP Clerk is responsible assigning production work orders as required, tracking orders and investigating problems. Maintains database, performs physical count of inventory, and reconciles actual stock count to computer-generated reports. Performs routine clerical duties.

E ssential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Generate work orders for sales orders on a request basis for release to the shop floor.
• Review part component shortages, interact with sales staff should component shortages impact customer delivery requirements of manufactured items.
• Maintains consistent stock of inventory, ordering new stock up to pre-authorized limit as inventory dwindles.
• Establishes and maintains backup system/process for high-demand items.
• Assesses inventory reports and order patterns to identify items in need of automatic, recurring delivery.
• Provides inventory reports to purchasing and inventory control manager.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with vendors.
• Maintains accurate daily records of goods received and shipments made.
• Manages and maintains inventory system; facilitates upgrades to related database and/or software under the direction of the purchasing or inventory control manager.
• Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory.

• Assists with periodic (at least weekly, if not daily) physical inventory audits.
• Manage work order requirements generated by MRP for discrete manufactured parts by reviewing MRP messages, releasing messages in order to create work order headers, and reviewing work order details after work order generation.
• Generate special MRP batch jobs on a special request basis so that specific work orders may be generated on a timely basis for completion in the warehouse.
• Systematically release using online system all work orders to the shop floor for display/selection at appropriate workstations based on component availability, calculated start dates, and equipment backlogs. Analysis of work center capacities, staff resources, and material availability on a work order basis is required for efficient and effective management.
• Coordinate release of programming/drawings to workstations as required.
• Respond to work order change requests from sales staff as needed; coordinate work order changes with machine operators/supervisors as required for work in process. Act as the liaison through which all work order changes must be approved and expedited once work order detail records are created.
• Responsible for providing error-free work to all internal and external customers as related to the output of their position.

Competencies

• Internal Customer Focused
• Basic Math and Computer skills
• Communication proficiency
• Organizational Skills

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Full Time Position / Employee must be available during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and must work 40 hours each week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Benefits

Benefits for full-time employees include Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, 401k matching, Employee Referral Program, and Employee Assistance Program.


Preferred Education and Experience

Associate degree in an applicable field, and / or 3 years of experience directly related to the production, organization, and management of manufacturing materials.