Inventory Control Specialist

US LBM•Ft. Pierce, FL

About The Position

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

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
1-3 years of experience in an operational staff position required.
Interpersonal communication, writing skills, and highly organized.
Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of inventory control/procurement procedures.

Responsibilities

Oversee the receiving process for all products at the location(s).
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 Buyer.
Reconcile AP variances for items purchased by the location(s).
Analyze all Value Add and other Trend force ships and takes appropriate steps to correct in the system.
Work with appropriate 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 Operations Management and Location Manager.
Notify Management of any inventory adjustment due to damage, short shipment, returns, cycle counts or any other reason.
Run the bi-annual fiscal inventory for the location(s).
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 location(s) 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 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.
Understand the impact of slow-moving inventory on the procurement process.
Oversee Order Entry process to insure that orders are entered to best impact inventory usage such as managing and overseeing the use of Future Orders for maximum advantage.
Work with Management to achieve the best optimized inventory.
Project future usage change and understands their impact on the system.
Inspect output samples using industry-appropriate methods, such as comparing to standards, measuring dimensions and examining functionality.
Check that the assembly or production line adheres to standards and procedures and complying 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.
Adheres to Company’s commitment to workplace safety.