Inventory Control Clerk - 2nd Shift

Dixon Ticonderoga Company•Appleton, WI

About The Position

Dixon Ticonderoga Company is seeking an Inventory Control Clerk for its second-shift distribution team. The role supports inventory accuracy by reconciling cycle counts and location discrepancies, investigating inventory exceptions, maintaining transaction records, and coordinating inventory adjustments and physical inventories. The clerk also supports shipping and distribution activities, responds to inventory-related inquiries, and develops metrics to demonstrate continuous improvement of inventory controls. The position works closely with Customer Service, Accounting, Warehouse/Distribution, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing. It shares responsibility for finished-goods inventory assets, with accurate and timely transactions affecting distribution costs and customer satisfaction. The work environment may include temperature variations, dust, noise, and exposure to moving mechanical parts.

Requirements

Good math skills to ensure accuracy of control systems.
Basic knowledge of Word and Excel.
Acute attention to detail.
Ability to learn several software systems used to reconcile inventory.
Investigative ability to analyze problems and identify alternative solutions for unique FGDS inventory problems.
Ability to gather, evaluate, and interpret information.
Ability to effectively organize, plan, and execute.
High school diploma; business or supply-chain emphasis is desired.

Nice To Haves

Two-year degree preferred.
SAP knowledge.
A year or two of exposure to Dixon Manufacturing/Distribution.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and reconcile inventory or location discrepancies associated with cycle counts, and perform data entry.
Ensure inventory accuracy and identify and document discrepancies found while auditing loads.
Investigate FGDS items, analyze exceptions, and update inventory.
Administer and expedite daily requests for FGDS reallocations, quality control checks, and material disposition by making appropriate inventory adjustments.
Assist with physical inventories.
Coordinate FGDS cycle counts and document discrepancies to ensure inventory accuracy.
Respond to inventory-related questions and provide support information to Customer Service, invoicing, warehousing/shipping, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance.
Maintain historical records of FGDS transactions, including cycle counts, audits, discrepancies, and resolutions.
Review inventory levels to determine optimal levels through ABCD analysis.
Continuously evaluate aged, stagnant, or slow-moving inventory.
Coordinate delivery of products from outside warehouse locations to the primary shipping facility as needed to fill orders.
Contact carriers to schedule shipment pickups as needed.
Trace shipments upon request.
Address and resolve customer and other-department inquiries and problems.
Develop and maintain metrics demonstrating continuous improvement of inventory controls.
Comply with safety and work rules and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.