Inventory Control & Process Analyst

Celestica; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica in the United States (San Jose) is seeking an entry-level Inventory/Material Coordinator. You will assist in coordinating cycle counter activities, monitor priorities, and identify opportunities for process improvements under supervision.

Expect hands-on training and close guidance while contributing to data-driven decisions. You will learn to perform variance analysis, prepare cycle count findings for management, and help with training of NCM specialists.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of production planning fundamentals, scheduling, materials requirements planning techniques and manufacturing control systems.
• Knowledge of warehouse, distribution, inventory control, and shipping/receiving practices.
• Strong analytical skills to perform root cause analysis, interpret data, and resolve issues.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records of material movement.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal customers.
• Ability to provide leadership to a group of employees.
• Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to accurately perform tasks in some or all of the following applications: Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities of cycle counters across the business areas.
• Monitors activities to ensure proper priorities and deployment.
• Identifies process issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Assists with variance analysis to identify root cause of issues.
• Reports cycle count findings and assist in implementation of process improvements.
• Tracks and follows-up on process improvements.
• Communicates initiatives across the business areas.
• Presents cycle count findings, write-offs and process improvements to senior management.
• Provides training, support and mentoring to NCM Specialists to assist them in analyzing data and understanding role in Inventory Management.
• Develops and implements process changes to improve the current process.
• Facilitates monthly meetings to give team a technical or business update.
• Provides training on NCM for site employees to gain an understanding and need for the NCM process.
• Performs audits on physical processes and adherence to physical processes.

Skills

Production planning

Warehouse operations

Analytical skills

Math skills

Record keeping

Communication

Leadership

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Access

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Celestica in the United States (San Jose) is seeking an entry-level Inventory/Material Coordinator. You will assist in coordinating cycle counter activities, monitor priorities, and identify opportunities for process improvements under supervision.

Expect hands-on training and close guidance while contributing to data-driven decisions. You will learn to perform variance analysis, prepare cycle count findings for management, and help with training of NCM specialists.