1st Shift Inventory Specialist - Lower Nazareth, PA

Victaulic•Easton, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Victaulic has what you’re looking for – career opportunity, professional development, excellent benefits, and a collaborative work environment. Our people are our best asset, so we take care of them. About Us: Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and is the world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. The company has 13 manufacturing facilities and 28 branches worldwide with 4,400 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe. With over 2000 global patents, Victaulic solutions are at work in more than 140 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, as well as commercial building and fire protection. Since the 1950’s Victaulic has been providing ground-breaking fire protection products and system solutions for challenges faced by engineers, contractors, property managers and fire marshals. Victaulic is a leading fire protection manufacturer of innovative fire products and fire fighting systems including fire sprinklers, fire extinguishing and fire suppression systems, pipe couplings and fittings, and flow control valves. These products are used in commercial, infrastructure and industrial applications to protect people and property. Job Details: This role will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records by performing cycle counts, inventory adjustments and investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies to support manufacturing and operational needs. This role will coordinate closely with Shipping, Planning and Management teams. Strong communication, attention to detail, and collaboration skills are essential to ensure inventory accuracy, timely issue resolution, and continuous improvement across inventory-related processes. Overtime: Employees must be willing to work daily and weekend overtime as business conditions require. Overtime will be paid for all hours worked in excess of forty hours in any one week.

Requirements

Proficient in MS Office applications (Microsoft Outlook, Word, & Excel).
Good organizational, analytical problem solving, and communication skills required. Ability to interact with a wide variety of people.
Must be responsible and self-motivated.
Willing to work extra hours as project or production needs dictate.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Previous experience in Materials Management in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts (kanban, “pull”, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure inventory accuracy through routine cycle counts, audits and reconciliation of discrepancies between physical counts and system records. Conduct searches to locate product as needed. Execute inventory adjustments of all types (scrap, Y adjustments, etc)
Respond to inventory-related inquiries, shortages, discrepancies or expedited requests. Ensure timely follow-through and clear communication with all stakeholders.
Work to identify root causes of inventory variances. Identify and implement process improvements and create supporting documentation
Update and maintain proper labelling and signage for components. Perform any general housekeeping duties as needed to support inventory accuracy.
Coordinate with the Shipping department to support incoming domestic and international shipments. Proactively assess space requirements and designate overflow locations as necessary. Ensure that the storage plan is effectively communicated to supervisors, planners and management.
Process manual purchase order receipts for incoming materials. Identify and correct any discrepancies. Work with planning team and vendor on resolution.
Collaborate closely with supervisors, planners and management to assist with any inventory related concerns
Works well in a team environment and knows several problem-solving techniques
Complete or help coordinate other projects as assigned