Inventory Control Specialist | Lean & Cycle Count Expert

Panasonic Appliances Refrigeration Systems de México S. A. de C. V.; Newry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company 401k match

Discretionary 401k

Tuition reimbursement

Life/Disability Insurance

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Employee Discounts

Vacation & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hussmann Corporation in Newry, UK seeks an Inventory Control Specialist to support Lean initiatives and ensure accurate inventory transactions. You will perform cycle counts, assist in daily scheduling for parts, and maintain kanban systems to support production flow.

Responsibilities include data entry, variance analysis, and adherence to safety and company policies. The role requires attention to detail and flexibility for overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Familiar with refrigeration parts and process.
• Familiar with mapics inventory control system.
• Familiar with copics inventory control system.
• Must be able to operate a hand held computer scanner.
• Must be able to perform basic math, operate a calculator and record inventory transactions (using a writing instrument).
• Must be able to perform manual counting and weighing of stockroom parts.
• Must be able to operate a pallet jack.
• Must have a detailed understanding of all supply chain functions.
• Must be flexible and available to work overtime as required by production needs.
• Must have a demonstrated proficiency, or the ability to learn BaaN and be able to apply these skills.
• Computer Skills: Excel, Lotus Notes, and Word.
• Must be able to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Participate and contribute to the Lean Daily Management System morning meeting and PVD board maintenance.
• Perform job in a safety conscious and responsible manner with a focus on customer service and inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate and generate outbound advice according to the daily schedule for kitting of parts to the WIP warehouse.
• Coordinate daily cycle counts including variance checks, root cause analysis and maintenance of supply chain metrics.
• Conduct process audits to ensure that all inventory transactions occur in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Responsible for completing and closing jobs as required by shipping and month end close.
• Responsible for maintenance and support of the kanban parts, cards, quantities, etc.
• Responsible for data entry during cycle counts and/or physical inventories.
• Support Lean events and initiatives through 5S, 4I, LDMS, ACP’s, RAT’s, etc.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned including acting as back up for Copper Crib and Replenishment Specialists
• Assists in annual physical inventory.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Refrigeration parts

Mapics inventory

Copics inventory

Handheld scanner

Inventory transactions

Overtime availability

Supply chain knowledge

Pallet jack operation

BaaN ERP

Excel

Lotus Notes

Word

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mapics Inventory Control System

Copics Inventory Control System

Handheld Scanner

BaaN ERP

Excel

Lotus Notes

Word

Job description

Hussmann Corporation in Newry, UK seeks an Inventory Control Specialist to support Lean initiatives and ensure accurate inventory transactions. You will perform cycle counts, assist in daily scheduling for parts, and maintain kanban systems to support production flow.

Responsibilities include data entry, variance analysis, and adherence to safety and company policies. The role requires attention to detail and flexibility for overtime as needed.