Inventory Control Lead

Stoneridge•Lexington, OH

About The Position

Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need – both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team. Job Description # 717 Position: Inventory Control Lead Department: Operations Type of position: Salaried Non-Exempt Reports to: LMOS Warehouse Manager JOB SUMMARY: The Inventory Control Lead is primarily responsible for the management and control of all inventory through the shipment to the customer. This position plans and coordinates work, trains and motivates associates; ensures their ability to safely operate material handling equipment to move materials throughout the plant. Administers the accurate recording of inventory transactions by associates as well as creation of documents related to material transfers and cycle counts. Root Cause Analysis and Corrective action of all inventory adjustments driving to 100% accuracy.

Requirements

Demonstrated understanding of ERP methodology
Leadership experience
HS Diploma required: B.S. or B.A. degree in logistics/business management preferred, industrial management or related field.
Previous experience in a warehouse or similar working environment
Must be proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Excel
Experienced with using hand-held RF unit

Responsibilities

Create cycle count plans, monitor activities, and resolve all material discrepancies
Facilitate meetings with appropriate departments to report issues and inventory results
Support warehouse functions by problem solving and investigating adjustments and irregularities such as ship shorts, lost inventory, and stock checks.
Works closely with management on establishing and meeting KPI’s
Works closely with management and finance department on reporting inventory activity
Control and monitor movement of inventory to/from offsite warehouse
Control and monitor Outside Processed Inventory
Direct and manage annual physical inventory
Measures and reports indicators of department accuracy and efficiency. Proposes continuous improvement initiatives.
Oversees the rotation and documentation of inventories maintaining accuracy and FIFO (First In, First Out) in all.