Specialist- Inventory Control (1st Shift)

First Solar•Perrysburg, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role ensures SAP transactions are performed accurately and in a timely manner, adhering to First Solar Core Values and promoting teamwork. It is accountable for shipment processing (finished goods/non-finished goods), scheduling pick-ups, and creating shipment documentation. The role also involves updating internal tracking systems, communicating shipment status, supporting continuous improvement activities, and assisting with physical inventories and cycle count activities. Compliance with established Sox Controls & Import/Export regulations is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

High School or GED equivalent required.
Minimum of 3 years of warehouse (shipping/receiving) experience required.
Knowledge of inventory control procedures and practices.
Organized, attentive to detail & functions with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to analyze and solve problems effectively.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Knowledge and understanding of computer applications.
Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis.
Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
20/40 vision in each eye separately and both eyes (with or without correction), the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green and peripheral vision >70 degrees is required.
May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to: steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) as a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

Nice To Haves

College course work, certification, or formal training highly desired.
Cycle counting experience is beneficial.
SAP experience preferred.
SAP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensures SAP transactions are performed accurately and in a timely manner.
Accountable for shipment processing (finished goods/non-finished goods), scheduling pick-ups and creation of shipment documentation.
Updating internal tracking systems and communicating shipment status to the requestor(s).
Supports the department’s continuous improvement activities.
Assist with physical inventories and cycle count activities.
Ensure compliance to established Sox Controls & Import/Export regulations.
Responsible for the resulting inventory and data entry reports and their accuracy.
Analyzes and investigates inventory variances.
Implement correct actions as needed to reduce/eliminate variances.
Assists with finish good and WIP inventories activities.
Processes outbound shipment requests.
Prioritizes shipment requests based on the requestor delivery dates.
Processes offsite warehouse shipment requests.
Update internal tracking system(s) as necessary to reflect offsite shipments.
Supports the creation of shipping export/import documents.
Supports continuous improvement activities.
Serves as a back-up to other key Inventory Control positions.
Established and promotes good housekeeping and safety practices.
Maintains a proper level of communication and fosters team building.
Other duties as assigned.