Inventory Coordinator

Airgas•Waukesha, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is hiring an Inventory Coordinator in Waukesha, WI. This role is responsible for maintaining controls around the cost-effective availability of gas and cylinder assets for the facility. The Inventory Coordinator will identify assets on hand, assets required, and initiate requests for additional assets. This position reports directly to the Branch/Plant Manager and interfaces daily with management and supervisors. The Inventory Control Specialist works independently to troubleshoot and develop solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science or related degree field required. In lieu of degree, consideration for up to 4 years of additional related experience may be considered.
Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing; listens effectively and clarifies information as needed; works well with others in a team environment across the organization knowing who to engage to achieve results. Uses candor and sensitivity in their dealings with others.
Strong demonstrated proficiency in MS Office products including Outlook, Excel, & Word.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to effectively design, recommend and implement practices, processes and procedures with a high attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years of prior experience in the bulk/gas industry in an analytical finance-related position.
Prior inventory analysis
Demonstrated working knowledge of SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures full and empty cylinder counts are accurate. Investigates variances from cycle counts and quarterly counts and works with the facility to correct issues.
Assists with physical inventories.
Ensures consumption gases (Propane, Nitrogen, Argon) are properly relieved from inventory on a daily basis.
Establishes and follows local process by creating and maintaining a daily tracking log.
Develops and maintains policies and procedures in partnership with purchasing and product management to ensure planning and control of inventory levels.
Reviews Days Stock on Hand providing an assessment of the production/procurement gaps as well as excessive inventory on hand. Reviews with branch management actions based on assessment.
Processes all locally submitted on demand cycle counts.
Ensures all 3rd party incoming gas purchase orders are received.
Coordinates the inventory for cylinder, raw counts and daily cylinder counts by working with the Regional Inventory Manager and the branch management team to ensure that all counts are accurate and timely per Regional guidelines.
Verifies branch has sufficient product to meet demand.
Establishes a working understanding of MRP settings.
Enters all bulk receipts daily.
Verifies and audits accurate truck reconciliation.
Troubleshoots identifying and communicating areas for improvements in the local inventory process.
Other responsibilities as may be assigned.