Inventory Specialist

Sms Group Inc • Gary, IN

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About The Position

At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. The right candidate will Contact vendors for quotes, follow-ups, acknowledgements, status updates Inventory management. Manage Min, Max, and ROP fields in GSS Coordinate with requestors regarding deviations and sourced substitution to ensure they meet form, fit and function Assures that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company Follows up on open and past due orders, maintains and manages order acknowledgements, assists in accounts payable discrepancies Creates demand in ordering system, updates routers, order forms, data entry Sources parts by Mfg #, parts #, drawing/blueprints and/or reverse engineers custom made parts to specifications.

Requirements

• Proven experience as inventory specialist or similar role
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Reading/Writing skills (literacy) as required
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Basic math skills
• Must be organized
• Prioritize own tasks
• Consistent time management
• Follows all purchasing guidelines manual
• Familiar with Electronic requisitions approval process, electronic filing, scanning
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints and bills of materials

Responsibilities

• Contact vendors for quotes, follow-ups, acknowledgements, status updates
• Inventory management
• Manage Min, Max, and ROP fields in GSS
• Coordinate with requestors regarding deviations and sourced substitution to ensure they meet form, fit and function
• Assures that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company
• Follows up on open and past due orders, maintains and manages order acknowledgements, assists in accounts payable discrepancies
• Creates demand in ordering system, updates routers, order forms, data entry
• Sources parts by Mfg #, parts #, drawing/blueprints and/or reverse engineers custom made parts to specifications.

Benefits

• On the Job training
• Competitive compensation
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage starting after 30 days
• Paid vacation after 90 days
• Paid holidays
• 401K with a company match
• Paid uniforms, internal metatarsal boots and all other PPE
• Apprenticeship program for Millwright and Machinist - company paid!
• Tuition reimbursement program and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed