ePlus Field Inventory Specialist (Part Time)

Ellsworth Adhesives • Grand Haven, MI

111d • $19 - $22

About The Position

Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry-leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer, currently has a part-time Field Inventory Specialist opportunity located in Grand Haven, MI. This is a part-time position for approximately 10 hours a week. Ellsworth Corporation is a family-run company that has had continuous growth for over 50 years. We are an industry-leading global distributor, manufacturer, and packager of adhesives used by cell phone, medical device, space/aerospace, and electric vehicle industries! The Field Inventory Specialist monitors and maintains inventory levels at assigned customer location(s) utilizing Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) software. Performs periodic reviews of product lot and shelf-life information to ensure proper inventory rotation using First In, First Out (FIFO) and scrap mitigation.

Requirements

• 2+ years of related industrial experience and/or training
• High school diploma or equivalency (GED, HSED)
• Must work well independently and manage own time effectively
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate at various levels internally and externally
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness
• Balances team and individual responsibilities
• Good listener
• Maintains confidentiality while balancing customer specific requirements
• Adapts to changes in the work environment
• Ability to accurately manage inventory transactions at multiple locations as needed

Nice To Haves

• Forklift certification may be required
• Familiarity with use of VMI software
• Familiar with VMI solutions and equipment including pull-tag and RFID
• May require extended periods of walking and standing
• May require working outdoors depending on customer inventory storage requirements

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs inventory transactions for lot controlled and non-lot-controlled inventory following FIFO methods while understanding the difference between Manufacturer and internal lot numbers
• Validates inbound shipment against pack slip and open receipt
• Completes processing of receipt VMI and performs put away in designated customer inventory storage locations
• Reviews shelf life reports and communicates potential issues with team members and/or customers
• Scraps material out when appropriate and follows customer specified disposal procedures
• Performs and reconciles cycle counts to compare VMI inventory to actual inventory on hand
• Proactively seeks out and interacts with key customer contacts to understand demand fluctuations and potential impact on inventory levels
• Identifies and troubleshoots onsite issues and works collaboratively to resolve, escalating when necessary

Benefits

• Pay range targeting a minimum of $19-$22/hour, commensurate with applicable years of relevant work experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED