Inventory Control Coordinator (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Enterprises is seeking an inventory control specialist responsible for tracker inventory and ensuring GPS technology operates correctly. You will manage reconciliations, returns, and inventory analytics while coordinating with leadership and the Global Inventory Control Manager to hit lot operations goals.

The role emphasizes proactive communication, training delivery on Lot Vision processes, and collaboration with lot operations teams to prevent leakage and improve health tracker inventory.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED with 3 years of related field experience.
• Alternative combos include higher degree or certification beyond HS.
• 5 years’ related field experience also acceptable with MS Office skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage tracker inventory and reconcile billing invoices.
• Coordinate retrievals and corrective actions for trackers (RFA).
• Return defective trackers to Cox2M and ensure proper billing/reflection in orders.
• Monitor vehicle inventory levels and coordinate with Management and GCM to maintain stock.
• Review inventory analytics dashboards and meet project metrics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Related degree or certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

This position is responsible for inventory control in his/her assigned areas and ensures that GPS technology is working correctly.

Job Responsibilities

• Accountable for location’s tracker inventory and reconciliation of billing invoices
• Manages the retrieval of trackers that require further attention (RFA) and determines corrective action
• Responsible for returning defective trackers to Cox2M, ensuring user interface and billing accurately reflects returns and new orders
• Monitors vehicle inventory volume and fluctuations to proactively anticipate spikes or changes in inventory levels and coordinates with Management and GCM to manage inventory levels, accordingly
• Ability to review and comprehend the inventory analytics dashboard and adherence to project metrics
• Proactively communicates status to Leadership and Global Inventory Control Manager (GCM); identifies opportunities to enable location to achieve / exceed lot operations goals
• Proactively monitors and works with team(s) to address issues to prevent leakage (<2%) and maintain a health tracker inventory
• Builds and sustains relationships with lot operations teams and serves as the central point of contact regarding tracker inventory
• Enthusiastically promotes, communicates, and champions identified change, project adoption, and continuous improvement across operating units
• Delivers training developed by Lot Vision Program Team to impacted departments on processes and procedures
• Enforces adoption of project standards, operating procedures, best practices, and metrics
• Supports Lot Vision program by actively participating in ICC calls (share best practices, etc.)
• Focuses on continuing education to support the advancement of the program
• Assists with Lot Vision deployments and support
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience in a related field.
• OR the right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline;
• OR 5 years’ experience in a related field Microsoft office computer skills required.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent teamwork and ability to lead through influence
• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and a sense for urgency
• Good analytical skills and aptitude
• Ability to multi-task and be well organized. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• Ability to enter and exit vehicles constantly.
• Ability to walk long distances.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear. Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat and climb.
• Ability to lift 1-15 pounds.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

Moderate noise level. Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions.