Inventory Control Planner — Oracle & Continuous Improvement

Nidec Motor Corporation; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) plan with company match

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Nidec Motor Corporation in Mankato, MN is seeking an Inventory Control Planner to oversee inventory accuracy and optimize levels within a manufacturing setting. You will collaborate with Purchasing, Production, Quality and Operations to ensure transactional integrity and drive continuous improvement.

The role focuses on managing safety stock, cycle counts, and KPI tracking, with a shift in the 1st shift, typical Monday–Friday schedule and on-site work.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in the planning field.
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• 2+ years of Oracle experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels, safety stock, and Min/Max parameters for purchased and manufactured materials.
• Lead Outside Processing (OSP) tracking and maintain Oracle Assembly/Operation Pull transactions.
• Research, track, and drive closure of NCRs and reject material disposition activities.
• Lead weekly cross-functional reviews to resolve reject inventory and material discrepancies.
• Partner with Purchasing and Operations to address shortages, inventory variances, scrap, rework, and transfer issues.
• Ensure inventory, labor, and material transactions are processed accurately and in compliance with established procedures.
• Lead cycle count programs, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Maintain inventory scorecards and key performance metrics, escalating issues and driving corrective actions when targets are missed.
• Identify process gaps, strengthen inventory controls, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform root cause analysis on inventory variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Support internal audit activities related to inventory controls and record accuracy.
• Serve as the inventory control subject matter expert Shop manager and Oracle Planning/Inventory processes.
• Review inventory adjustments and ensure compliance with company policies and inventory control standards.
• Partner with the Planning team on inventory control, planning, Shop Manager, and Oracle process improvement initiatives to enhance inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and system performance.

Skills

Planning

Multi-project

Independent/Team

MS Office

Oracle experience

Data manipulation

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Oracle ERP

Excel

Job description

Nidec Motor Corporation in Mankato, MN is seeking an Inventory Control Planner to oversee inventory accuracy and optimize levels within a manufacturing setting. You will collaborate with Purchasing, Production, Quality and Operations to ensure transactional integrity and drive continuous improvement.

The role focuses on managing safety stock, cycle counts, and KPI tracking, with a shift in the 1st shift, typical Monday–Friday schedule and on-site work.