Inventory Control Specialist

Barry-Wehmiller•Mediapolis, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Afinitas, part of Barry-Wehmiller, is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist for its team in Mediapolis, Iowa. Afinitas sells equipment used to produce concrete products such as concrete pipes and manholes. The role supports inventory control and parts room operations in a plant/manufacturing environment, using the Infor ERP system. It also guides day-to-day parts room work in coordination with the parts room supervisor and serves as backup when that supervisor is absent.

Requirements

Relevant experience with inventory control processes, including ERP systems, cycle count programs, and audit preparation.
Ability to communicate effectively with the Materials Department, other company departments, and suppliers to support efficient and timely ordering.
Ability to work effectively in a team and give Team Members direction respectfully.
Computer proficiency, especially with Microsoft Office, Excel, and ERP systems.
Ability to meet work-related deadlines and work overtime when required by the situation.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, shifting priorities, and deadlines, and to prioritize work appropriately.
Attention to detail.
Good housekeeping practices and strict adherence to safety requirements.
Personal ownership and pride in work quality.
Willingness to assist in other areas as needed.
Ability to correctly wear and use any required personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Become proficient in and act as a liaison for the Infor ERP inventory tracking system, and improve inventory control procedures and processes.
Evaluate new inventory and establish appropriate storage locations.
Co-manage inventory obsolescence initiatives.
Manage parts room window traffic with the parts room supervisor.
Create detailed reports to support adjustments and problem-solving analysis.
Identify opportunities to rearrange parts locations to improve flow, efficiency, and Team Member safety.
Lead preparation for the physical fiscal audit, delegating tasks and organizing work for auditor readiness.
Oversee issuing and delivery of parts that are late for current production jobs to operations.
Coordinate with manufacturing to ensure parts are available on carts in the shop, in the parts room, or in another specified location.
Work with relevant departments, including operations and engineering, to resolve recurring inventory discrepancies.
Record and return parts that were not used in production job kitting and investigate reasons for returns.
Guide the parts room team's day-to-day operations and tasks with the supervisor, including daily planning, staffing plan execution, cross-training tracking, and KPI data collection.
Back up the parts room supervisor when absent, including directing task completion and managing the pick list system.
Serve as department liaison for shipping, receiving, order picking, and inventory control duties.
Check received packages against packing lists and deliver them to appropriate people when applicable.
Put away received stock orders and complete receiver transactions in Infor.
Verify items for shipment, package parts, create shippers in Infor, and enter shipping information in UPS Online.
Identify and pull parts for shipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.