Inventory Coordinator

castlemetals; Bedford Heights (OH); On-site; USD 57,308,160 - 66,345,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A. M. Castle & Co.

is seeking an Inventory Coordinator in Ohio to safeguard stock accuracy and ensure orders are filled correctly. You will perform daily stock counts, update electronic records, and run ERP variance reports to support timely decisions for operations and customers. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of service center experience, strong computer skills, and excellent verbal and written communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience in a service center environment.
• Advanced computer skills and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical inventory counting by daily stock checks.
• Update and maintain electronic inventory records.
• Run ERP reports to identify variances and resolve issues.
• Reconcile inventory discrepancies.
• Evaluate material age and damage for scrap or rework decisions.
• Assist inventory control, traffic, and warehouse staff.
• Support annual physical inventories and reconciliation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Advanced computer skills

Customer service orientation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

Job description

The Inventory Coordinator provides business critical insight and restocking inventory as needed and making sure customer orders are filled properly. The Inventory Coordinator will also assist with comparing the actual stock inventory against the office records to ensure that all counts are as accurate as possible.

A. M. Castle & Co. has over 135 years of experience as a leader in the metals service center industry. We provide exceptional benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401K match, disability benefits and tuition reimbursement.

Hours: 7am - 4pm

Compensation: $20 - $23/hr + incentive eligible

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Performs physical inventory counting by completing daily stock checks.
• Updates and maintains electronic physical inventory records.
• Runs various inventory accuracy/discrepancy reports using the Company ERP system, evaluates the reports for variances, and conducts research to provide resolution.
• Reconciles inventory discrepancies.
• Makes business operations decisions regarding aged and damaged material, such as whether to scrap the material or have material cleaned/reworked, by evaluating the opportunity cost and financial impact of the material
• Assists inventory control personnel with computer update issues.
• Assists traffic and warehouse personnel with inventory issues.
• Assists with physical inventories annually, including preparation leading up to the inventory, assisting with the count by evaluating reports and physically counting and rechecking counts, assisting with the reconciliation of the entire inventory and investigations and adjustments as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of experience in a service center environment
• Advanced computer skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong customer service orientation

Experience:

• 1-3 years’ of experience in a service center environment.
• Production scheduling experience
• Inventory experience
• Inventory systems training
• Shop floor control principles

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Company Overview:

Founded in 1890, A. M. Castle & Co. is a global distributor of specialty metal and plastic products and supply chain services, principally serving the producer durable equipment, oil and gas, commercial aircraft, heavy equipment, industrial goods, construction equipment, retail, marine and automotive sectors of the global economy. Its customer base includes many Fortune 500 companies as well as thousands of medium and smaller-sized firms spread across a variety of industries. Within its metals business, it specializes in the distribution of alloy and stainless steels; nickel alloys; aluminum and carbon. Together, Castle operates service centers located throughout North America, Europe and Asia.