Inventory Coordinator

Duravant; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

FMH Conveyors, a Duravant family company, is seeking an Inventory Coordinator to manage cycle counts, ensure accuracy of inventory records, and identify root causes of discrepancies.

Daily duties include posting cycle counts, updating ERP inventory, and conducting root-cause analyses to prevent future discrepancies.

This role requires a high school diploma, preferred Associates, and 2 years in inventory control with ERP experience. Join a collaborative, safety-conscious manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• 2 years’ experience in inventory control/warehouse environment preferred.
• 1 year experience in ERP system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for daily cycle counts, determine items to be counted, print count sheets, ensure counters are following correct processes.
• Enter and post cycle counts into inventory records.
• Correct inventory records per cycle counts and investigate root cause of discrepancies.
• Suggest process changes/continuous improvement based on root cause analysis for warehouse, production, and purchasing operations.
• Work with Purchasing to ensure supplier RMA’s are processed in a timely manner.
• Identify errors in quantity, location or part number and correct in the warehouse and within the system.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation for all inventory adjustments.
• Work with Accounting to reconcile inventory errors.
• Daily analysis and correction of negative on hand inventory quantities.
• Work with Production to reconcile missing inventory and backflush errors and make corrections to the system.
• Verify parts and counts for scheduling or production.
• Seek disposition of aged/obsolete inventory.
• Audit the movement of materials by system users.
• Assist with gathering data for inventory control reports.
• Assist with appropriate corrective actions.
• Create and maintain metric reports to track and measure inventory accuracy.
• Adhere to safety policy/procedures

Skills

Cycle counting

Inventory control

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

ERP system

Job description

FMH Conveyors, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, designs and manufactures products and services for truck loading and unloading applications. The NestaFlex and BestFlex brands lead the market in flexible gravity and powered conveyors, while MaxxReach and BestReach are the premier brands in telescopic and rigid conveyor systems. Known worldwide for their durability and reliability, FMH Conveyors products are engineered to support material handling applications for distribution centers, e-commerce, parcel post, retail stores, and a variety of manufacturers to help maximize productivity and increase efficiency.

As a Duravant Family Company, FMH Conveyors Participates In Global Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Programs, As Well As Doing Good Initiatives To Support Our Communities. In Addition To a Culture That Promotes Long Term Career Satisfaction, With Opportunities For Personal And Professional Growth, FMH Conveyors Offers An Excellent Total Rewards Package That Includes

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation
• Benefits: We have comprehensive benefit packages designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security
• Development: We have education and training programs which include an educational assistance program
• Time Off: We offer paid holidays and paid time off
• Driven Team Members: We have a cross-functional, collaborative environment, focused on delivering results
• Core Values: Our values Do What's Right, Champion Customer Success, Work Together, Win Together, Respond Fast, Deliver Faster, and Ignite What's Next.
• Culture: We are driven by our number one asset - our employees, and their successes
• Doing Good: We love to be active members of our community! We have several volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

Position Summary

The Inventory Coordinator (Cycle Counter) is responsible for cycle counts to ensure that proper items are being counted and inventory records are accurate. They are also responsible for determining root causes of inaccurate inventory and suggesting process changes as a result.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare for daily cycle counts, determine items to be counted, print count sheets, ensure counters are following correct processes.
• Enter and post cycle counts into inventory records.
• Correct inventory records per cycle counts and investigate root cause of discrepancies.
• Suggest process changes/continuous improvement based on root cause analysis for warehouse, production, and purchasing operations.
• Work with Purchasing to ensure supplier RMA’s are processed in a timely manner.
• Identify errors in quantity, location or part number and correct in the warehouse and within the system.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation for all inventory adjustments.
• Work with Accounting to reconcile inventory errors.
• Daily analysis and correction of negative on hand inventory quantities.
• Work with Production to reconcile missing inventory and backflush errors and make corrections to the system.
• Verify parts and counts for scheduling or production.
• Seek disposition of aged/obsolete inventory.
• Audit the movement of materials by system users.
• Assist with gathering data for inventory control reports.
• Assist with appropriate corrective actions.
• Create and maintain metric reports to track and measure inventory accuracy.
• Adhere to safety policy/procedures

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Associates degree preferred.
• Preference of 2 years’ experience in inventory control/warehouse environment
• Preference of 1 years’ experience in ERP system

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for a minimum of 8 hours per day. The employee is frequently required to grasp, handle and feel objects, control and manage tools, and use hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The position is a manufacturing-based position. In the manufacturing area, employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and may occasionally be exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but at times loud.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.