Inventory Process Improvement Specialist

DNP Imagingcomm America Corporation•Concord, NC

35d•$21 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

Perform audits and maintain documentation of the material and inventory movement, as well as processes in the procurement, subcontracting, manufacturing, and warehousing areas. Assist and facilitate process improvement projects to ensure the company maintains accurate records of the perpetual inventory system across all business systems and locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Operations Management, Engineering or a related field, or 5 years of related experience preferred.
3 years of experience working in the manufacturing/distribution environment.
Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing/Kaizen continuous process improvement-related training or certifications.
Proven experience in process optimization, inventory management, or related roles.
Experience in driving business process change and improvements.
Continuous and unrelenting effort to improve systems and processes.
Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to work collaboratively across departments.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and presentation skills.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and present data.
Strong Excel, ERP, and other database/analytical software.
Problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize to meet deadlines.
Self-driven individual with the motivation to grow.
Change management expertise with the ability to lead and influence others.

Responsibilities

Perform audits and maintain documentation of the material and inventory movement, as well as processes in the procurement, subcontracting, manufacturing, and warehousing areas.
Assist and facilitate process improvement projects to ensure the company maintains accurate records of the perpetual inventory system across all business systems and locations.
Pull, Pack, transfer, and shipment for all Tokyo Anime Centers.
Gashapon inventory fulfillment, receiving, troubleshooting, and EOM deposits for Local Tokyo Anime Center.
Collect and maintain KPI audit data, shipping, receiving, locational, & WI.
Develop continuous improvement plans using KPI results and assist the manager in benchmarking project improvements and effectiveness.
Collect and analyze inventory & transactional information, identify root causes, and provide feedback on areas that need improvement.
Identify and document gaps in workflow, with cross-reference to process and procedure.
Assist manager with annual physical inventory planning and periodic cycle counts across all business divisions and locations.
Facilitate ME counts with production areas, NCC & PL.
Conduct YE inventory Concord and Gashapon.
Engage with all departments to build a continuous improvement culture.
Process Inventory Adjustments Requests, Inventory Requisitions, and Scrap Authorizations.
Handle help desk requests from all locations with transactional / inventory concerns and issues.
Organize and maintain work instructions, processes, and procedures.
Travel to other plants and TAC stores as necessary.
Provide training, instruction, and information sharing; cross-train with IPI Specialist – PA & Gashapon.
Travel to all business locations for meetings and driving process improvements as needed.
Perform other duties and ad-hoc projects as assigned by supervisors.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.