Inventory Control Specialist

US LBM Holdings • Augusta, GA

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About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for management and control of all inventory products at the location and ensures that all processes and procedures surrounding inventory control are properly executed. The Inventory Control Specialist works with the purchasing department to achieve optimal inventory levels at the location. This position will project future usage changes and understands their impact on the computer system. This position may incorporate quality control functions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• 1-3 years operational staff position required.
• Interpersonal communication, writing skills, and highly organized.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Other inventory control/procurement procedures a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the receiving process for all products at the location.
• Analyze and review all special order vendor back orders as well as customer back orders that may be the result of poor inventory control practices.
• Oversee the purchasing of non-PO manufacturing products and non-stock items that will not be purchased by the Division Buyer or OSAs.
• Reconcile AP variances for items purchased by the branch.
• Analyze all Value Add and other Trend force ships and take appropriate steps to correct in the system.
• Work with appropriate RBC manager to set up and maintain all bills of material in Trend.
• Ensure that the Value Add process is completed in a timely manner.
• Complete cycle counts as requested by the Operations Management and Location Manager.
• Notify Management of any inventory adjustment due to damage, short shipment, returns or for any other reason.
• Coordinate with Management any inventory adjustments needed due to cycle counts.
• Run the bi-annual fiscal inventory for the location.
• Notify Management of new product code set-ups.
• Work with any vendor that has been established to provide the company with a location 'Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI).'
• Maintain a working knowledge of all products manufactured in store and how they are assembled.
• Work with Location Manager and Purchasing department to eliminate non-moving inventory.
• Communicate with Management on all Cycle Count variances to find root cause of problems and to keep the problem from reoccurring.
• Work with Supplier Reps and/or Division Purchasing to manage damaged and defective products to obtain most value for the company.
• Identify and manage surplus and obsolete inventory. Proactively work to reduce and manage this inventory.
• Oversee Order Entry process to ensure that orders are entered to best impact inventory usage.
• Project future usage change and understand their impact on the system.
• Inspect output samples using industry-appropriate methods.
• Check that the assembly or production line adheres to standards and procedures and complies with legal requirements.
• Review blueprints and specifications to compare to produced goods.
• Record inspection results by completing reports, summarizing re-works and wastes and inputting data into quality database.
• Comply with Company's attendance policy by maintaining regular and predictable attendance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Wood Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED