Inventory Coordinator

Lozier•Scottsboro, AL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Coordinator improves the flow of raw materials, components, work in process, and finished parts through receiving, manufacturing, and shipping so machine operators and shippers have what they need to work efficiently. The role ensures materials, equipment, and supplies are available in accordance with established policies and standards; oversees inventory management processes; resolves inventory issues; and identifies and removes barriers to material flow. The coordinator also ensures discrete jobs in their assigned area are executable. The position involves inventory control, documentation, managing multiple inventories, and completing work independently and with teams. The coordinator reports to and advises company management and serves as a liaison between manufacturing, production, inventory control, and interdisciplinary teams. The role is onsite in a manufacturing setting, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule and overtime as needed. An optional alternative schedule offers longer workdays and every other Friday off.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent qualifying experience.
At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
Ability to communicate professionally with others verbally and in writing.
Ability to navigate applications and software.
Analytical mindset and curiosity to solve problems.
Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of different teams.
Ability to work in a manufacturing setting, including upstairs, downstairs, and on the factory floor.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Successful completion of a pre-hire drug screen and post-offer background screen is required for employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle or another ERP system.
Basic-level Excel skills.
Experience in inventory control and organizational techniques.
Excellent time-management skills.
Ability to work extended hours when needed.
Experience building strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

Champion Lozier’s Mission, Vision, and Values through behaviors that contribute to the company’s success.
Identify discrete jobs that cannot be processed, determine root causes, and take action to address them.
Serve as a liaison between manufacturing and production and inventory control.
Identify and correct inventory inaccuracies.
Audit transaction processes, including job sign-off and sub-inventory transfers, to ensure physical product matches the ERP system.
Identify bill of materials (BOM) and routing issues and liaise with interdisciplinary teams.
Execute continuous improvement projects related to improving product flow.
Identify, analyze, and address gaps in inventory processes.
Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness at work and meetings and in completing assignments.
Work and interact well with others.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by a supervisor.