Inventory Control Planner
About The Position
The Inventory Control Planner oversees inventory accuracy for critical-path parts, optimizes inventory levels, and supports production requirements in a manufacturing environment. The role works with Purchasing, Production, Quality, and Operations to manage inventory performance, resolve material issues, maintain transactional integrity, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. The position is on-site in Mankato, Minnesota, with a first shift schedule, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The stated starting pay range is $22.93–$32.12 per hour, paid bi-weekly. Applicants must be sole U.S. citizens. Nidec describes itself as a global motor manufacturer with more than 300 subsidiaries and affiliates and over 140,000 employees worldwide. Its products serve industrial and commercial applications, including water treatment, mining, oil and gas, power generation, and refrigeration.
Requirements
- 2–5 years of experience in the planning field and knowledge of the principles and practices of planning.
- Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to export or download data from an ERP system and manipulate it in spreadsheets using filtering, X-Lookup, Pivot Tables, and similar tools.
- Excellent critical thinking skills and methodologies.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be a sole U.S. citizen.
Nice To Haves
- 2+ years of Oracle experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage inventory levels, safety stock, and Min/Max parameters for purchased and manufactured materials.
- Lead Outside Processing (OSP) tracking and maintain Oracle Assembly/Operation Pull transactions.
- Research, track, and drive closure of NCRs and reject material disposition activities.
- Lead weekly cross-functional reviews to resolve reject inventory and material discrepancies.
- Partner with Purchasing and Operations to address shortages, inventory variances, scrap, rework, and transfer issues.
- Ensure inventory, labor, and material transactions are processed accurately and in compliance with established procedures.
- Lead cycle count programs, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliation activities.
- Maintain inventory scorecards and key performance metrics, escalating issues and driving corrective actions when targets are missed.
- Identify process gaps, strengthen inventory controls, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Perform root cause analysis on inventory variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Support internal audit activities related to inventory controls and record accuracy.
- Serve as the inventory control subject matter expert for Shop Manager and Oracle Planning/Inventory processes.
- Review inventory adjustments and ensure compliance with company policies and inventory control standards.
- Partner with the Planning team on inventory control, planning, Shop Manager, and Oracle process improvement initiatives to enhance inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and system performance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective from the first day.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% company match on the employee’s first 6%, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.
- Generous paid time off package, including PTO and holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities.
- Additional bonus opportunities.
- Additional perks and programs are available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
