Inventory Control Coordinator - 1st shift - Great Opportunity

Metro Supply Chain Holdings USA Inc•Carlisle, PA

10h

About The Position

Reports to the Inventory Control Manager. The Inventory Control Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining a high level of inventory accuracy through a robust cycle count process, reconciliations, book adjustments, transaction audits and continuous training of users.

Requirements

Completion of secondary school is preferred
Minimum 2 years’ hands on experience in Inventory Control using a Warehouse Management System, preferably Red Prairie (RP)
Good computer skills (MS Office, Red Prairie)
Service oriented with strong customer service skills and commitment to quality of work
Good mathematical skills
Organized and shows strong attention to detail
Problem solving skills with the ability to seek alternative solutions
Ability to adapt to changes quickly, as well as, work under time pressures
Ability to lift 30 pounds
Able to stand throughout the day
Ability to be flexible in daily work assignments
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with team members
Thorough knowledge and adherence to company policies and procedures
Approachable, positive interpersonal style
Capable of working independently and as part of a team
Must be flexible and willing to work additional hours when required, including changing shift start times, OT and weekend
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Nice To Haves

Ability to drive an order selector and reach truck are preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular cycle counts according to Customer and Metro specifications
Operate an order selector and reach truck as necessary to perform job functions
Verifies inventory counts to Red Prairie WMS
Investigate and report reasons for discrepancies and problem areas with regards to reoccurring adjustments, damages, order-pick errors and process issues
Assists in reconciliation of physical inventory counts
Compares inventories to office records or computes figures from records, such as sales orders, production records, or purchase invoices to obtain current inventory.
Works closely with Customer Service to ensure inventory discrepancies are dealt with and advise Inventory Control/Quality Assurance Supervisor of any issues
Monitor inventory trends and recommend process improvement
Report inventory record accuracy by location, case and value, etc.
Prepares reports, some of which are run daily, such as adjustment history, status changes, inventory traces etc.
Create, tally and receive return shipments
Audit outbound shipments for accuracy
Adjust and repackage damaged product as necessary
Analyze pick locations to determine new locations which need to be slotted, or old locations which can be removed
Create and maintain up to date inventory control procedures
Assist where necessary in training team members on inventory SOPs
Assist in special projects as required by the customer
Offers ideas and suggestions to enhance inventory accuracy and process improvements
Perform other tasks as assigned