Inventory Specialist I

The Vollrath Company • Sheboygan, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Specialist helps Vollrath succeed by maintaining and verifying inventory accuracy.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• One year of full time work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in cycle counting, materials management and/or manufacturing inventory flow.
• Experience in JDE or other ERP systems preferable.
• General knowledge of manufacturing inventory flow.
• Computer proficiency, 10 key entry skills, interpersonal skills, good oral and written skills.
• Resourceful attitude, attention to details, and strong analytical skills.
• Ability and desire to learn.
• Ability to analyze inventory transactions and determine root causes for discrepancies.
• Ability to work as a team with production and engineering to improve inventory transaction processing.
• Ability to organize and work independently.
• Ability to perform advanced Microsoft Excel functions such as pivot tables, filters, sorting, and vlookups.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree or courses in materials management and/or accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cycle counts of finished goods, components and raw materials; determine the cause of inventory quantity errors and communicate corrective action to eliminate recurrence.
• Analyze inventory transactions and determine root causes for discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate inventory records.
• Record accurate transactions of stainless steel coils usage, if applicable.
• Close production orders; review receipts and requisitions charged to the orders in a timely manner.
• Assist in the preparation, execution, processing, and reconciliation of physical inventories as required.
• Assist production with resolving specific inventory issues.
• Maintain standard operating procedures related to job responsibilities and develop streamlined processes.
• Ensure documents for Cost Accounting are filed and disposed of in a timely manner per the defined document retention documentation.
• Assist with reconciling inventory between JD Edwards and Solochain.
• Complete Gate In/Gate Out process for CN1; coordinate with 3rd party logistics firm as needed.
• Serve as back-up in other areas of the department when necessary.
• Participate as an active team member in other projects or duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED