Warehouse and Inventory Specialist

Celanese International Corporation•Irving, TX

About The Position

Overview: As the Warehouse and Inventory Specialist, you will play a crucial role in managing warehouse operational oversight and ensuring efficient inventory control. You will collaborate with third-party warehouses, oversee inventory processes, and contribute to the overall success of our logistics operations to ensure key internal and external customer metrics are met. Responsibilities: Warehouse Management: Operational Relationships: Build and maintain strong partnerships with third-party warehouses, ensuring smooth communication and efficient processes. Establish Quarterly Business Reviews and ensure KPI metrics are being met. Inventory: Oversee Post Goods Issue/Receipt performance and ensure accurate inventory counts and timely reporting for SOX controls. Space Optimization: Maximize warehouse space utilization while adhering to safety guidelines. Quality Control: Implement quality checks to maintain performance accuracy and efficiency. Support tactical logistics team on high severity quality notifications. Inventory Control: Monthly and Quarterly Audits: Conduct regular inventory audits to verify accuracy and identify discrepancies. Stock Replenishment: Monitor stock levels and coordinate concerns with S&OP and Business Lines when needed. Obsolete Inventory Management: Raise awareness to S&OP address obsolete or slow-moving inventory. Cycle Counts: Perform periodic cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy. Process Improvement: Efficiency Enhancement: Continuously evaluate warehouse processes and recommend improvements. Technology Utilization: Leverage inventory management systems (including SAP) and tools to streamline operations. Documentation: Maintain accurate records related to inventory movements and transactions. Team Collaboration: Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with other teams (such as procurement, sales, and finance) to align inventory management with business goals. Training and Development: Train warehouse leadership on inventory best practices and safety protocols. Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field (preferred). Experience : Logistics, warehouse operations/management, inventory control, or supply chain a plus Skills : Strong communication and crisis management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel for data analysis). Familiarity with SAP preferred or similar ERP systems. Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. Leadership and team management skills. Travel Required: For end of year physical inventory activities at various sites and as needed for projects.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Strong communication and crisis management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel for data analysis).
Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Leadership and team management skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field (preferred).
Logistics, warehouse operations/management, inventory control, or supply chain a plus
Familiarity with SAP preferred or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Warehouse Management: Operational Relationships: Build and maintain strong partnerships with third-party warehouses, ensuring smooth communication and efficient processes.
Establish Quarterly Business Reviews and ensure KPI metrics are being met.
Inventory: Oversee Post Goods Issue/Receipt performance and ensure accurate inventory counts and timely reporting for SOX controls.
Space Optimization: Maximize warehouse space utilization while adhering to safety guidelines.
Quality Control: Implement quality checks to maintain performance accuracy and efficiency.
Support tactical logistics team on high severity quality notifications.
Inventory Control: Monthly and Quarterly Audits: Conduct regular inventory audits to verify accuracy and identify discrepancies.
Stock Replenishment: Monitor stock levels and coordinate concerns with S&OP and Business Lines when needed.
Obsolete Inventory Management: Raise awareness to S&OP address obsolete or slow-moving inventory.
Cycle Counts: Perform periodic cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
Process Improvement: Efficiency Enhancement: Continuously evaluate warehouse processes and recommend improvements.
Technology Utilization: Leverage inventory management systems (including SAP) and tools to streamline operations.
Documentation: Maintain accurate records related to inventory movements and transactions.
Team Collaboration: Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with other teams (such as procurement, sales, and finance) to align inventory management with business goals.
Training and Development: Train warehouse leadership on inventory best practices and safety protocols.