Inventory Coordinator (Warehouse) - 1st shift

Atkore•Harvey, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Atkore is seeking an Inventory Coordinator based in Harvey, Illinois. Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor (Inventory Control), this role supports inventory accuracy, replenishment, and allocation of manufactured and purchased materials to meet customer demand. The position manages inventory data and transactions, cycle counts, discrepancy investigations, and related warehouse processes. The role also supports the operations floor, coordinates with outside vendors on secondary processes, and prepares routing reports and interdepartmental communications. Within the first three months, the coordinator will complete the Atkore Immersion Program, learn how the position supports Atkore’s business strategy, and understand daily operational flow. Within six months, the coordinator is expected to understand the Strategic Summary and Strategic Deployment Process, identify process-improvement opportunities and gaps in standard work, and help strengthen the team’s commitment to Atkore’s core values. Within twelve months, the coordinator should be able to resolve issues quickly and safely, lead an operations process-improvement initiative, and participate in the PI process to understand material financial reconciliation.

Requirements

Minimum of 0–3 years’ experience in inventory control.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to analyze information and create reports that add value to the business.
Embrace and foster an environment supporting Atkore’s core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.

Nice To Haves

Experience in lean manufacturing or a business system-based company.
Experience with WMS, JDE, and RF Smart.
Experience with lean and Six Sigma processes and/or Lean/Six Sigma certification.

Responsibilities

Manage data review and transactions in the WMS as material is received, cycle counted, and shipped.
Track and expedite lost or missing parts for internal and external customers.
Administer the cycle count program, including creating audit sheets, updating the stock locator system, investigating variances, and tracking bin accuracy.
Ensure transaction accuracy, including back orders, by examining purchase orders and investigating discrepancies, missing or excess items, and other issues through a robust cycle count cadence.
Support specialty inventory transactions, including the RMA process, loose and lost materials, and internal fulfillment shipping errors.
Work with the operations floor to maintain an organized inventory system and identify and mitigate process failures that could reduce accuracy.
Coordinate with outside vendors to complete secondary outsourcing processes.
Draft routing reports and interdepartmental communications, and calculate figures across variable units of measure.
Identify process-improvement opportunities and gaps in standard work, supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Lead an initiative to improve processes in operations and participate in the PI process for material financial reconciliation.