Senior Production Control Specialist

DENSO•Mount Juliet, TN

18d•$70,000 - $88,000

About The Position

This position will design, implement, and maintain an inventory control cycle count program in partnership with the logistics team. The Sr. PC Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory levels through cycle counts, audits, reconciliation activities, and system updates. This role plays a critical part in supporting logistics and supply chain activities by ensuring material accuracy, minimizing discrepancies, and driving root-cause analysis for inventory issues.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Business with an emphasis on Materials Management or related field
3+ Years of related experience
Written and verbal communication skills
Analytical and problem solving skills to resolve difficult or complicated situations that are often sensitive in nature
Customer service skills to promote and support a service-oriented environment
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of EDI software or systems used in the production control process
Project management skills including the ability to define program, project or process objectives,
identify customers/stakeholders and their interests, plan steps, and to coordinate resources to accomplish goals and objectives in an effective and timely manner

Nice To Haves

Experience working in Automotive preferred and/or inventory management experience

Responsibilities

Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts in partnership with Logistics Associates
Validate inventory accuracy through physical counts compared to ERP/MRP system data.
Investigate inventory variances, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
Maintain organized and accurate inventory records in the inventory management system.
Support full physical inventories and prepare required documentation.
Analyzes current processes and systems and identifies and implements activities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of Materials Management functions within assigned area.
Analyzes current ordering activities and industry trends to develop forecasts that anticipate
specific customers’ future needs and expectations. Provides planning support to affiliates in response to forecasts. Coordinates and manages slow moving and obsolescence inventory and
Leads periodic physical inventory management and audit activity. Coordinates sales
Executes planning activity for customer accounts.
Interfaces with affiliates and customers to provide value-added information to support daily
operations and resolve complex or non-standard issues. Works with customer production control in product planning activities.
Mentors and/or provide guidance to lower level colleagues.
May coordinate special projects/requests as needed.
Ensures compliance with general organization-wide and department-specific ISO/TS 16949 requirements.
Participates in and supports environmental ISO 14001 and safety activities by developing
supporting goals and objectives, attending required training, complying with established procedures and initiating and implementing corrective actions, as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
401K with 4% Company Match
Vacation/PTO and 13 paid Holidays
Bonus Program
FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance
Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development and Ongoing Training
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
Volunteer Opportunities
Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)