Inventory Administrator

VALBRUNA; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Valbruna is seeking an Inventory Administrator in Fort Wayne, IN, to maintain accurate inventory records and process related transactions. The role supports supply chain operations, ensures timely receipt and movement of materials, and maintains PO data across VSI and external suppliers.

The position requires a High School Diploma and at least two years of inventory management experience, with metals industry exposure preferred and regulatory compliance (ITAR/EAR) considerations guiding

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and two years’ experience in an inventory management-related position are required.
• Metals industry experience is desired.
• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency is required due to ITAR and EAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares documents for and processes the receiving for all VSI branches.
• Maintains Purchase Order information for all VSI and external suppliers.
• Ensures the smooth movement of materials in the inventory system (MCMS).
• Assists branches with inventory tracking issues as needed.
• Distributes shipping related documents to the appropriate branches.
• Monitors materials in transit and communicates with branches as necessary.
• Compiles inventory records for scanning.

Skills

Data management

Analytical skills

Organizational multitasking

Supply chain understanding

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MCMS

Job description

Founded in 1925 and a leader in the production of Stainless Steels, Nickel Alloys and Titanium Long products, Valbruna is a private company with 2,800 employees and an annual output of approximately300,000 tons of specialty steels. Production is primarily focused on Stainless Steels and Specialty Alloys, available in blooms and billets, ingots, round, square, flat, hexagonal and angle bars, wire rod, wire, reinforcement bars and threaded rods, with the expressed goal of satisfying the most sophisticated needs of the customer. To that end, Valbruna is constantly updating its production capabilities and experience.

Job Summary

The Inventory Administrator serves to ensure effective supply chain management and customer satisfaction by maintaining accurate inventory records and processing inventory related transactions.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepares documents for and processes the receiving all VSSI and external suppliers for all VSI branches.
• Maintains Purchase Order information for all VSSI and external suppliers.
• Ensures the smooth movement of materials in the company’s inventory management system (MCMS), including inventory and the preparation of part numbers, product codes, and freight codes.
• Assists branches with inventory tracking issues as needed.
• Distributes shipping related documents to the appropriate branches.
• Compiles information from shipping records and monitors materials in transit, communicating to branches as necessary.
• Compiles inventory records for scanning

Required Skills/Abilities

• Data management skills: the ability to use statistical analysis tools as well as the ability to interpret and communicate the results of the analysis.
• Good analytical skills to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes and industry trends.
• A continuous improvement mindset: identifying and implementing ways to continuously improve reliability.

Education and Experience

• A High School Diploma as well as two years’ experience in an inventory management-related position are required.
• Metals industry experience is desired.

U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency is required due to ITAR and EAR regulations.