Inventory Auditor- 1st Shift

Newell Brands; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Newell Brands in Wichita is seeking a warehouse professional to administer movement and verification of products, tightly controlling inventory and resolving discrepancies. You will verify materials, assign destinations, and maintain records for stock receipt and disposition.

The role requires forklift experience and a license, ability to work overtime, and proficiency with SAP and PKMS. Knowledge of warehouse processes and strong attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent plus related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions presented in English.
• Data entry skills required; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify and move inventory within warehouse and manufacturing areas.
• Perform final verification of received, produced or shipped materials.
• Maintain stock records and assist in resolving inventory discrepancies.
• Operate material handling equipment and verify counts, weights, and identifications.
• Post receipts and issues in SAP and PKMS; coordinate with Purchasing and Accounts Payable.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SAP

PkMS

Education

Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent

Tools

SAP

PkMS

Job description

Job ID: 19209

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Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

Summary

Administer and assist with movement and verification of product within the warehouse and manufacturing area. Tightly control inventory and research and resolve inventory discrepancies.

Perform final verification of materials and products received, produced or shipped and assigns or conveys the items to designated areas or modes of transportation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Gets job instructions

• Handles materials to and from designated areas and workstations

• Assists Warehouse Associates in locating, obtaining, stacking and moving materials and products

• Verifies cube and weight information for all domestic warehouses

• Verifies counts, material numbers, serial numbers and signs or secures signatures for received, produced or shipped materials

• Maintain scanner equipment used in the Distribution department

• Determines and affixes identifying information to products

• Authorizes delivery shortages as needed

• Completes all necessary paperwork to maintain accurate records of stock receipt and disposition

• Observes and reports damaged materials

• Routes and/or operates material handling equipment as necessary to move materials to designated areas

• Contacts authorized sources to release railroad cars. Unloads railcars with vacuum pumps into silos.

• Unload’s urethane tanker trucks and maintains unloading documents.

• Researches and resolves missing inventory issues

• Adjusts warehouse and factory inventory records

• Identifies improper SOP and instructs warehouse and manufacturing employees on the proper SOP

• Maintains warehouse bin address system

• Transacts daily scrap reported by production or warehouse damage in SAP and PkMS.

• Reviews schedule attainment and proactively orders quantities of material from vendors for identified stock release items to support production schedules.

• Proactively notifies purchasing and production management of all potential vendor supply issues.

• Reports Bill of Material usage and call-out issues

• Posts Good Receipts, Good Issues and Inventory Adjustments into SAP and PkMS.

• Works with purchasing and accounts payables to resolve receiving/invoice discrepancies.

• Coordinates inter-plant transfers when necessary.

• Analyzes schedule to print UPC codes on POS labels to support future production.

• Maintains time in Manhattan labor management software.

• Supports PEAK and SEAL activity

• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Must be able to work independently with little supervision

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP,PkMS

• Data entry skills required; SAP experience preferred

• Forklift experience and license required or ability to get one. Must complete internal training to obtain forklift license and standup license

• Must be able to work overtime as needed

Competencies

Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Teamwork: Contributes to building a positive work environment. Interacts with fellow team members to build morale and maintain a sense of Coleman pride.

Change Management: Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.

Leadership: Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Uses feedback to improve overall quality of finished product.

Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment and production schedules. Must be able to perform multiple tasks.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions presented in English.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and job instructions, bill of materials and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with other employees in the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to interpret transactional history to arrive at root cause.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and, with help, occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employees may be exposed to temperature variations in the plant of 35° - 120° F, depending on the season.

Personal Protection Equipment Requirements

• Safety glasses

• Steel toed shoes

• Hearing protection

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.