Inventory Control Specialist

Formica Group North America•Greenfield, IN

55d•Onsite

About The Position

Maker of the world-famous Formica brand of laminate products and a leading worldwide designer/manufacturer of decorative surfacing materials, Formica Corporation puts its artistic signature on a remarkable variety of commercial and residential interior surfaces. As remarkable as the diverse applications of our products is the opportunity for impressive and rewarding success we offer when you join us at our Mt. Comfort Indiana facility as an Inventory Control Specialist. This role is responsible for delivering ever-improving warehouse results by effective management of processes, and Cycle counts. Using strong materials acumen to review inventory discrepancies daily and develop plans for improvements based off those indicators. Has the skills and understanding of systematic material moves from the receiving process through shipping and all system moves in between. Will work to improve inventory accuracy by effective management of people, and processes. Is responsible for incoming and outgoing inventory accuracy and works to resolve inventory and reporting accuracy issues. Works with management and IT to continuously improve the warehouse reporting system. Will work with Management, leads and supervisors on implementing training systems. Develop training programs for warehouse teams and reviews the Standard Operating Systems, warehouse processes and suggests enhancements to existing training programs to meet needs of the organization. This position will also assist with analyzing claims and offer suggestions for reduction of claims.

Requirements

B.S. in Business or equivalent experience.
Microsoft Office experience.
Experience with BPCS/SAP/other equivalent systems.
Key competencies required for the position, i.e. Leadership, Communication, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational and/or Job Specific.

Nice To Haves

Several years of progressing responsibility in a warehouse environment.
Some understanding of production planning and execution methodologies.
Knowledge in 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or other similar methodology.
Demonstrated significant success in former positions at managing costs and improving warehouse performance.

Responsibilities

Deliver ever-improving warehouse results by effective management of processes and Cycle counts.
Review inventory discrepancies daily and develop plans for improvements.
Manage systematic material moves from receiving through shipping.
Improve inventory accuracy by effective management of people and processes.
Ensure incoming and outgoing inventory accuracy and resolve inventory and reporting accuracy issues.
Work with management and IT to continuously improve the warehouse reporting system.
Work with Management, leads and supervisors on implementing training systems.
Develop training programs for warehouse teams.
Review Standard Operating Systems and warehouse processes and suggest enhancements to existing training programs.
Assist with analyzing claims and offer suggestions for reduction of claims.