Inventory Control Specialist

WireCo WorldGroup • Sedalia, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist will be primarily responsible for performing monthly cycle counts, end of year cycle counts, investigating and resolving inventory variances, fulfillment tasks including allocating product and adding empty reels to incoming orders, inputting orders for vendors, receiving supermarket product into inventory as it arrives, entering/validating/auditing info on all the Kanban boards, filing completed orders appropriately, using IMS systems to print labels and tag measured reels and using a forklift to put away product, and assisting the Distribution Center Manager in effectively managing inventory.
The employee must be able to work effectively in a high involvement, empowered work environment. In addition, the Inventory Control Specialist must work as a member of a team and be able to interact and work cooperatively with the Shipping/Scheduling Supervisor, Leads, Quality Manager, Scheduler, Planners, Fabricators, and Accounting Manager. Must possess excellent people skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal forms.
The Inventory Control Specialist must exhibit the behaviors of the WireCo Business System (WBS): Teamwork, Accountable, Self-Aware, Noble Intent, Determined, Transparent, Curious.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One to three years related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as order confirmations, customer POs, shipping schedules, open order reports, and procedure manuals.
• Demonstrates the ability to prepare routine reports and professional correspondence, and to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret and act on instructions presented in written, verbal, diagrammatic, or schedule-based formats.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems and/or ERP systems.
• Must be able to be certified as a Forklift Operator.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, or related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.
• Familiarity with inventory forecasting and demand planning.

Responsibilities

• Performing monthly cycle counts, end of year cycle counts, investigating and resolving inventory variances.
• Fulfillment tasks including allocating product and adding empty reels to incoming orders.
• Inputting orders for vendors.
• Receiving supermarket product into inventory as it arrives.
• Entering/validating/auditing info on all the Kanban boards.
• Filing completed orders appropriately.
• Using IMS systems to print labels and tag measured reels.
• Using a forklift to put away product.
• Assisting the Distribution Center Manager in effectively managing inventory.
• Displays Noble Intent on a daily basis while performing cycle counts, resolving inventory variances and supporting team members.
• Investigates and resolves inventory discrepancies, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Assists as needed with Transparency to clearly communicate priorities and effectively relaying information to team members.
• Holds self Accountable, and is receptive to feedback and constructive criticism.
• Performs housekeeping duties such as re-labeling of existing product, identifying/developing solutions due to space constraints and general warehousing.
• Maintains organized and compliant storage practices aligned with safety and quality standards.
• Displays Curiosity in learning new processes and effectively communicating questions, suggestions or concerns.
• Ensures proper documentation and transaction processing by utilizing existing ERP system and other software including but not limited to JDE, TMS, DSI, and Qlik.
• Exhibits Determined characteristics by working with and maintaining relationships with all other departments to help run the business.
• Performing any other miscellaneous duties as by may be assigned by the DC Manager.

Benefits

• Satisfactory background check post-offer of employment.
• Willing and able to pass a post-offer drug screen and physical (if required).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED