Inventory Control Administrator

Alamo Group Inc.•Selma, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Alamo Group Ag Americas, LLC. is currently recruiting for an Inventory Control Administrator to join the Alamo Group Ag Americas Team in Selma, Alabama. Alamo Group Ag Americas, Inc., a member of the Alamo Group family of companies, is the leading North American manufacturer of rotary cutters, finishing mowers, landscape tools, and tractor-mounted implements used in the agricultural market. Located in Selma, Alabama for over 70 years, Alamo Group Ag Americas' products have earned an enviable reputation for their ruggedness and durability in the most challenging work environments. Bush Hog, RhinoAg and Dixie Chopper are some of the most recognized and successful names in the Agricultural/Outdoor Power Equipment markets. The Inventory Control Administrator is a key position in the Company and will support and contribute to the company goals of profitability, return on investment, inventory turnover, and accident prevention. The Inventory Control Administrator, under limited general supervision, utilizing established guidelines and exercising independent judgment, manages inventory control process to support attainment of company financial goals and achieve maximum customer satisfaction. Review and perform inventory cycle counts for accuracy of shipped product and received goods, monitor inventory variances and discrepancies and make recommendations for resolution of issues.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills required, including verbal and written
Strong analytical skills and ability to perform focused in-depth investigations to address a variety of issues and reach conclusions with findings
Requires strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization and address sensitive issues in a diplomatic nature
Proficient use of computers including report retrieval. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs is essential. Knowledge of JD Edwards system is a plus
Ability to work overtime, under pressure, and weekends/holidays as required
Ability to operate standard office equipment
Hold a valid Driver’s License
Ability to organize and prioritize workload
Bachelors Degree in Business or Accounting preferred
3+ year's experience in warehouse or inventory control in a manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of JD Edwards system is a plus

Responsibilities

Focus, communicate, encourage and contribute to Safety in all aspects of the job and all company meetings
Manage approximately $15 million of inventory to ensure the goal of maintaining cycle count variance goals is achieved
Manage inventory cycle count program to ensure that optimum customer satisfaction is achieved by minimizing out-of-stock situations
Oversee and help to perform detailed and precise cycle counts of all locations in accordance with established guidelines to determine inventory accuracy and report findings to appropriate personnel
Generate daily cycle count reports for the cycle count team
Ensure inventory items are counted according to the Cycle Count Program following the ABC stratification
Investigate negative inventory balances, determine root causes, influence corrective solutions and ensure inventory counts are corrected
Investigate inventory problems and potential inventory problems upon request from Purchasing, Manufacturing, Accounting, etc. and analyze problems to determine root causes. Make recommendations for corrective action
Review and approve all cycle counts for validity prior to adjustments in system. Ensure that recounts are performed when required
Supervise daily operations of Cycle Counters. Conducts subordinates performance evaluations. Review and recommend employees for promotions, merit raises, job assignments, etc.
Perform monthly unit counts of whole goods with the manufacturing team at month end, working with management and individual team members to resolve any inventory issues
Audits pick side of order processing function by comparing pick accuracy to the customer order and reporting findings to the Warehouse Manager and Controller with recommendations for corrective action
Audits the entire receiving process to ensure accuracy, including monitoring vendor packing lists, comparing them to purchase orders, and verifying put-away accuracy through physical product location checks
Audits accuracy of customer shipments by using customer service shipping error reports to investigate missed picks and long/short shipments, then reporting findings and recommendations
Monitors warehouse inventory locations to determine inventory status related to shrinkage, write-offs, adjustments back to inventory, etc., and reports findings to the Controller with recommendations
Conducts daily interaction with hourly associates in carrying out assigned duties that may involve sensitive matters
Act as lead point of contact for internal and external auditors involving cycle count and the reconciliation process
Assist with physical inventories as required
Perform all other duties assigned by Supervisor