Inventory Coordinator - Houston Hub

PrimeSource Building Products, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. seeks an Inventory Coordinator in Houston to perform daily cycle counts, review inventory transactions, and troubleshoot discrepancies using SAP and our WMS.

You will analyze cycle count data and propose corrective actions to improve accuracy, while documenting procedures in Microsoft Office and Excel. The role collaborates with multiple teams to ensure timely status updates, generate KPI reports for local management, and maintain clean, organized warehouse

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP and warehouse management systems is required.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Analytical mindset with cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Audit bins, counts, damages, and discrepancies to maintain accuracy.
• Trace item history in SAP and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain pick locations and ensure SAP locations match physical stock.
• Generate cycle count metrics and KPIs for leadership.
• Assist with inbound/outbound shipments and freight coordination.
• Keep workspace organized and comply with safety regulations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Cross-functional communication

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

The Inventory Coordinator role is to provide experience and expertise in performing daily cycle counts and reviewing and troubleshooting inventory transaction issues. The successful candidate is highly competent in using inventory systems, understands part consumption, and can analyze cycle count data before correcting or adjusting inventory. Working knowledge and a strong understanding of SAP, PrimeSource's warehouse management system (WMS), is required for this role. The associate works cross-functionally with multiple teams to troubleshoot inventory inaccuracies while supporting corrective actions. In addition, the role requires data analysis and concise KPI reporting to local management, with the primary goal of improving inventory accuracy. The associate must be able to manage the documentation associated with this role, including Microsoft Office, SAP, Excel spreadsheets, order confirmations, and purchase orders related to inventory discrepancies.

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Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Perform all functions necessary: audit bins and other material, piece counts, damages, short counts, overages, labeling, correct bin location of product, and other duties assigned to keep proper inventory accurate
• Manage all product with proper methods and use of equipment in moving, storing, maintaining, and shipping stock.
• Trace item history in SAP to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records, and recommend remedial actions to resolve discrepancies.
• Assign and maintain pick locations in SAP as needed for new products or when material reorganization is required, ensuring system locations match physical inventory.
• Use SAP to compile and provide accurate cycle count metrics to inventory control and financial leaders.
• Use SAP reports and inventory data to meet or exceed weekly and monthly cycle count objectives and KPIs.
• Perform and assist with variance reconciliation and complete accurate correction transactions in SAP in accordance with established controls.
• Monitor SAP location-aging reports and provide feedback to the materials team to ensure inventory transactions are completed timely and accurately.
• Use SAP inventory records and transaction history to identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and recommend improvements to cross-functional teams to achieve high levels of inventory accuracy.
• Keep and maintain supplies, tools, equipment and warehouse areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations
• Complete audit reports and inspection forms daily and as needed
• Read and act on Inventory alerts and complaints from other areas to ensure accuracy between all departments
• May perform other assigned duties such as:
• Warehouse inventory maintenance
• SAP updates on inventory
• Stock rotation and relocation when needed
• Assists in quality control, including all inbound and outbound shipments
• Coordinates outbound and inbound freight by taking appointment, calling carriers to pick up loads, and ensuring all product ships based upon customers expectations.
• Communicates with office sales personnel on shipping issues, trucking capacity, orders that are unable to ship or are returned, inventory discrepancies and labor capacity constraints.
• Coordinates container delivery and inbound/outbound process.
• Assists in pulling and receiving orders when needed.
• Assists in stocking when needed.
• Assists in warehouse re-organization of aisles when needed.
• Assists in looking for more efficient ways of daily functions.
• Issues written and oral instructions.
• Monitors and drives KPI and SOP performance to improve efficiency and performance of team.
• Responsible for the maintaining and caring for company owned or leased equipment.
• Accountable and responsible for high standards of warehouse cleanliness and organization.
• Additional Essential Functions
• Attendance/Punctuality Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meeting and appointments on time.
• Work Location This work is critical to be conducted at the assigned office, with remote work not practical.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Required: Working knowledge and demonstrated understanding of SAP, PrimeSource's warehouse management system (WMS), including inventory transactions, item and location history, cycle counts, discrepancy research, reporting, and correction transactions.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, and the ability to prepare accurate inventory documentation and KPI reports.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and cross-functional communication skills.

BLUEPRINT / ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES

All those joining PrimeSource Brands are expected to strive to live our BluePrint and fulfill our organizational 'why' - to Build Our Tomorrow, Today. The key competencies of the BluePrint are:

Care - Leads with care and is genuinely invested in the success and well-being of co-workers, customers, and the business.

Winning Together - Builds collaborative and positive relationships with team members and customers to win in the marketplace.

Working Hard - Demonstrates reliable and consistent commitment to the work at hand by showing up on time, meeting promised deadlines, and dedicating the time, energy, and effort necessary to successfully complete the job.

Working Smart - Uses time and resources wisely, continually seeks better ways to complete tasks, and reduces unnecessary activities.

Working Fast - Anticipates and quickly adapts to change, moves with urgency, learns quickly from setbacks, and efficiently pushes forward to deliver results.

EEO / DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT

PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. is fully committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and complies fully with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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