ePlus Field Inventory Specialist

Ellsworth Corporation•Bolingbrook, IL

About The Position

What does a cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electric vehicle have in common? Ellsworth Adhesives specs in materials in each of those products! Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer currently has a Part-time ePlus Field Inventory Specialist opportunity at Ellsworth Adhesives. This role reports into our Specialty Chemical Distribution (SCD) Division located in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Are you passionate about inventory management and working with customers? Want to continue to grow your career? This is an exciting time to be a part of Ellsworth, come join our team! 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!â¯Click here to see our state-of-the-art facility and distribution center and learn more about our business, and here to find out more about the industries we serve, and here to learn about our consumer and manufacturing divisions. You will m onitor and maintain inventory levels at assigned customer locations 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
G ood 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
Forklift certification may be required
Familiarity with use of VMI software
Familiar with VMI solutions and equipment including pull-tag and RFID
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
Must have reliable access to a personal vehicle for daily use throughout assigned territory
Must maintain current automobile insurance that meets Ellsworth policy requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
May require extended periods of walking and standing.
May require working outdoors depending on customer inventory storage requirements
Up to daily travel within the assigned customers

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
Maintains Account Attribute master document for each customer location. Edits document based on changes in the account / location relationship.
When required, understands differences between consigned and non-consigned inventory at a customer(s) location