INVENTORY CONTROL

JC Ford Company; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

JC Ford Company in Columbia, TN is seeking an Inventory Clerk to maintain records, monitor stock levels, and coordinate with logistics to meet production and customer demands.

The role involves counts, discrepancy resolution, cycle counting, order placement, and close collaboration with operations and customer service. Safety and data integrity are emphasized in daily duties.

Qualifications

• Basic shop math competency required.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and shop drawings.
• Flexible and responsive with strong teamwork orientation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire to learn new skills and improve technical knowledge.
• Commitment to quality and accuracy; continuous improvement.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagram instructions.
• Ability to work well with others in a cross-functional team.
• Drive for results and self-accountability.

Responsibilities

• Perform counts and ensure inventory is reported according to policy.
• Maintain adequate inventory levels to meet customer demand.
• Investigate and correct discrepancies in reported quantities and locations.
• Assess inventory output to identify productivity trends.
• Manage cycle counts of product inventories regularly.
• Monitor delivery schedules and customer orders.
• Place and receive orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• File claims when defective products are discovered.
• Coordinate with customer service and logistics departments.
• Check expiration dates and transfer/remove products as needed.
• Test processes and systems and track performance to locate data issues.
• Establish relationships with suppliers for quality service and cost-effective deals.
• Comply with plant safety procedures.
• Account for time and work completed via data collection system.

Skills

Shop math

Blueprints

Teamwork

Communication

Learning mindset

Quality

Instruction following

Cross-functional teamwork

Results-driven

Job description

Description

Essential Functions:

Maintains records of materials in inventory and on order. Monitors reorder points and initiates action to replenish stock. Reconciles discrepancies in inventories and notifies supervisor of irregularities.

Specific Responsibilities Include

• Perform counts and ensure all inventory is accounted for and reported according to company policy
• Maintain adequate inventory levels to meet customer demand
• Investigate and correct discrepancies in reported quantities and locations of all inventories
• Assess inventory output on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis to identify trends in productivity
• Manage cycle counts of product inventories on a regular basis
• Monitor delivery schedule and customer orders
• Place and receive orders in a timely and accurate manner
• File claims when defective products are discovered
• Coordinate with customer service and logistics departments
• Check date-sensitive products for expiration and facilitate removal or transfer of product as needed
• Perform process and system testing and track performance by area to locate and solve problems in data integrity, productivity, and efficiency
• Establish trusted relationships with suppliers to ensure quality service and cost-effective deals
• Comply with plant safety procedures to ensure a safe environment.
• Account for time and work completed via online computer data collection system.

Requirements

Experience and Background:

• Demonstrate competency in basic shop math.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and other shop drawing aids.
• Flexible and responsive, with a strong teamwork orientation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire to learn new skills and improve technical knowledge.
• Commitment to quality and accuracy of work performed and continuous improvement.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to participate in a cross-functional team.
• Possess ability to drive for results, hold self-accountable, and continuously improve.

Physical Requirements:

The majority of the job function is performed in a manufacturing setting requiring high degree of safety precautions.

Salary Description

$19.00 per hour