Inventory Control & Optimization Specialist

US LBM; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrow Building Center, Lampert Lumber and Lyman Lumber Companies, divisions of US LBM, seek an Inventory Control Specialist to manage all inventory at the location(s) and collaborate with the purchasing team to optimize stock levels and accuracy in the system. This role supports future usage projections and may include quality control functions.

Pay rate is $25.00/hour. The position emphasizes receiving, cycle counts, variance reconciliation, and supplier relations to maximize value and reduce

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 1-3 years of experience in an operational staff position.
• Strong organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the receiving process for all products at the location(s).
• Analyze and review all special order vendor back orders as well as customer back orders that may be the result of poor inventory control practices.
• Oversee the purchasing of non-PO manufacturing products and non-stock items that will not be purchased by the Buyer.
• Reconcile AP variances for items purchased by the location(s).
• Analyze all Value Add and other Trend force ships and takes appropriate steps to correct in the system.
• Work with appropriate manager to set up and maintain all bills of material in Trend.
• Ensure that the Value Add process is completed in a timely manner.
• Complete cycle counts as requested by Operations Management and Location Manager.
• Notify Management of any inventory adjustment due to damage, short shipment, returns, cycle counts or any other reason.
• Run the bi-annual fiscal inventory for the location(s).
• Notify Management of new product code set-ups.
• Work with any vendor that has been established to provide the company with a location Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI).
• Maintain a working knowledge of all products manufactured in location(s) and how they are assembled.
• Work with Location Manager and Purchasing department to eliminate non-moving inventory.
• Communicate with Management on all Cycle Count variances to find root cause of problems and to keep the problem from reoccurring.
• Work with Supplier Reps and/or Purchasing to manage damaged and defective products to obtain most value for the company.
• Identify and manage surplus and obsolete inventory. Proactively work to reduce and manage this inventory. Understand the impact of slow-moving inventory on the procurement process.
• Oversee Order Entry process to insure that orders are entered to best impact inventory usage such as managing and overseeing the use of Future Orders for maximum advantage.
• Work with Management to achieve the best optimized inventory.
• Project future usage change and understands their impact on the system.
• Inspect output samples using industry-appropriate methods, such as comparing to standards, measuring dimensions and examining functionality.
• Check that the assembly or production line adheres to standards and procedures and complying with legal requirements.
• Review blueprints and specifications to compare to produced goods.
• Record inspection results by completing reports, summarizing re-works and wastes and inputting data into quality database.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Writing skills

Highly organized

Microsoft Office

Inventory control procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Arrow Building Center, Lampert Lumber and Lyman Lumber Companies, divisions of US LBM, seek an Inventory Control Specialist to manage all inventory at the location(s) and collaborate with the purchasing team to optimize stock levels and accuracy in the system. This role supports future usage projections and may include quality control functions.

Pay rate is $25.00/hour. The position emphasizes receiving, cycle counts, variance reconciliation, and supplier relations to maximize value and reduce