Inventory Coordinator 1

Otter Tail Corporation•Clearwater Township, MN

3d•$22 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining an inventory of raw materials in stock, on order, and work in process in production. It involves cycle counting, inventory adjustments, and report monitoring. The role also includes adding/removing locations in TMM, creating and maintaining inventory accuracy reports, and providing inventory information to production schedulers. Additionally, the Inventory Coordinator will assist with housekeeping, execute and document move ticket transfers, support Shipping/Materials, and help with Receiving and other warehouse areas as needed. This role also acts as a backup to the Inventory Coordinator role and requires safe operation of forklifts and other necessary equipment. Other duties may be assigned by the position supervisor.

Requirements

High School diploma or general education degree (GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend basic English is essential for understanding various forms of work directions and safety instructions.
Ability to communicate, both verbally and written, in a professional, positive, and constructive manner. Possesses proficient and professional email etiquette.
Must possess basic math skills in order to calculate and document reliable product counts and inventory details (including but not limited to counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
Strong organization, time management, multitasking, and critical thinking.
Must be detail oriented and demonstrate both team-based and independent work skills.
Be action-oriented; identify a problem and work proactively to correct it.
Must have good knowledge of T.O. Plastics product.
Computer skills required, including proficient use of Microsoft Office and PC applications.
Understand inventory control concepts and the TOP inventory system/ERP tools.
This position requires a great deal of communication between shipping, materials, and front office personnel.
Ability to pass a forklift driving certification test and operate a forklift safely is required.
High skill level at operating a forklift needed with the ability to operate a forklift safely in a fast-paced environment while carrying small to large loads.

Responsibilities

Maintains an inventory of raw materials in stock, on order, and work in process in production.
Cycle counting and inventory adjustments.
Report monitoring (production, staging, negative quantity locations).
Adding/removing locations in TMM.
Create and maintain inventory accuracy reports and count statistics.
Provide inventory information to production schedulers and investigate inventory accuracy.
Housekeeping activities; educate teammates on sound inventory control principles.
Execute and document move ticket transfers, filing, and reconciliation.
Support Shipping/Materials as needed.
Help with Receiving and other areas of the warehouse as needed.
Act as a backup to the Inventory Coordinator role and fill in as required.
Safely operates forklifts and other necessary equipment.
Other duties as assigned by position supervisor.