Inventory Coordinator - Houston Hub
About The Position
The Inventory Coordinator provides expertise in performing daily cycle counts and reviewing and troubleshooting inventory transaction issues. The role requires competence with inventory systems, understanding of part consumption, and the ability to analyze cycle count data before correcting or adjusting inventory. The associate works cross-functionally to investigate inventory inaccuracies, support corrective actions, analyze data, and provide concise KPI reporting to local management, with the goal of improving inventory accuracy. The role also maintains documentation related to inventory discrepancies, including Microsoft Office and Excel records, SAP records, order confirmations, and purchase orders. This work must be performed at the assigned office; remote work is not practical. The position also supports warehouse operations, including inventory maintenance, quality control, inbound and outbound shipments, freight coordination, stocking, order handling, and warehouse organization as needed.
Requirements
- Working knowledge and demonstrated understanding of SAP and PrimeSource's warehouse management system (WMS), including inventory transactions, item and location history, cycle counts, discrepancy research, reporting, and correction transactions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, and the ability to prepare accurate inventory documentation and KPI reports.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and cross-functional communication skills.
- Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Reliable and consistent commitment to work, including punctuality and meeting deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily cycle counts and audit bins and materials, including piece counts, damages, short counts, overages, labeling, and bin-location verification.
- Manage products using appropriate methods and equipment for moving, storing, maintaining, and shipping stock.
- Trace item history in SAP to investigate discrepancies between inventory and stock-control records and recommend corrective actions.
- Assign and maintain SAP pick locations for new products or material reorganizations so system locations match physical inventory.
- Compile and provide accurate cycle-count metrics using SAP for inventory control and financial leaders.
- Use SAP reports and inventory data to meet or exceed weekly and monthly cycle-count objectives and KPIs.
- Assist with variance reconciliation and complete accurate SAP correction transactions in accordance with established controls.
- Monitor SAP location-aging reports and provide feedback to the materials team to support timely, accurate inventory transactions.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies and their root causes using inventory records and transaction history, and recommend improvements to cross-functional teams.
- Maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and warehouse areas in an orderly manner in compliance with safety regulations.
- Complete audit reports and inspection forms daily and as needed.
- Respond to inventory alerts and complaints from other areas to maintain accuracy across departments.
- Perform warehouse inventory maintenance, SAP inventory updates, stock rotation, and relocation as needed.
- Assist with quality control for inbound and outbound shipments.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound freight, including scheduling appointments, contacting carriers, and ensuring products ship according to customer expectations.
- Communicate shipping issues, trucking capacity, unshipped or returned orders, inventory discrepancies, and labor-capacity constraints to office sales personnel.
- Coordinate container delivery and inbound and outbound processes.
- Assist with pulling, receiving, and stocking orders as needed.
- Assist with warehouse aisle reorganization and identify more efficient ways to perform daily functions.
- Issue written and oral instructions and monitor and drive KPI and SOP performance to improve team efficiency and performance.
- Maintain and care for company-owned or leased equipment and uphold warehouse cleanliness and organization.
- Maintain attendance and punctuality, cover work responsibilities when absent, and arrive on time for meetings and appointments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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