Inventory Assurance Specialist II

Oatey Company • Shakopee, MN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Maintain warehouse inventory to ensure the accuracy and integrity of computer information systems. This role involves validating inventory through cycle counting and empty bin correction, conducting root cause reviews, and investigating transactions to reconcile company inventory and clear variances. The specialist will also make improvement recommendations, process customer returned goods and damaged goods, remove production product waste, locate misplaced goods, and facilitate the physical movement of warehouse goods. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• One (1) year related work experience in a similar work environment.
• Ability to work at heights with much attention to detail.
• Skilled operation of a forklift/reach truck and order picker (company powered industrial truck certification and successful independent order picker operation is required within first 90 days of hire).
• Working knowledge of additional equipment (e.g., handheld computer, computer and printer).
• General knowledge of the production floor and products produced/packaged.
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to make daily decisions and use good judgment while working with minimal supervision.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Some college preferred with advanced mathematics and/or science background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Validate inventory through cycle counting and empty bin correction.
• Conduct root cause reviews and investigate transactions to reconcile company’s inventory in computer systems and clear variances.
• Make improvement recommendations to ensure accurate product counts.
• Process and adjust customer returned goods to inventory.
• Process damaged goods for rework by the production department.
• Remove production product waste from inventory.
• Locate misplaced goods needed for processing or shipment.
• Facilitate physical movement of warehouse goods.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays
• Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing
• Immediate eligibility and vesting in 401(k), including 100% company match, up to 5% of eligible compensation
• Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents
• Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates
• Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Resource groups, EAP, and dedicated mental health support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED