Inventory Specialist

Graco; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Graco is seeking a motivated Inventory Specialist to conduct inventory audits, analyze results, and implement corrective actions. This role requires a high school diploma and offers training for equipment handling. Join a recognized Best Place to Work and advance your career within a dynamic, growing company.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) and tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years relevant experience.
• Willingness to be trained on forklift and material handling.

Responsibilities

• Perform cycle counts of planned and random part numbers.
• Determine/implement adjustments to inventory database.
• Provide monthly reporting on inventory count performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft products

Job description

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.

To maintain and record the integrity of inventory by performing random and scheduled inventory audits for financial and operational purposes. Perform basic root cause analysis, make a recommendation, tracks results for effectiveness.

What You Will Do at Graco

• Perform cycle counts of planned and random part numbers to check for accuracy. Analyze count results for reasonableness.

• Determine/implement adjustments to inventory/location database masters and complete Cycle Count Explanation forms as required.

• Work with DC Managers or Supervisors, Planners, Cell Managers, Plant Controllers, and others to identify and implement corrective actions.

• Perform procedural audits on WIP, LOG Sign-ins, Bond Areas, Locations, Purchase Sign-ins, Outside Service Sign-ins, MTOs, PTOs, and "Hold" areas.

• Provide monthly reporting and analysis to those affected on location accuracy and inventory count performance.

• Coordinate physical inventories as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring to Graco

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Up to 2 years relevant experience.

• PC skills and ability with basic knowledge of Microsoft products.

• Willingness to be trained and certified in the use of forklift and other material handling equipment.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills.

• Regularly lift and move materials up to 45 pounds.

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At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco’s culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.

Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

The base pay range for this position is listed below, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation. If you are hired, your final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.

$21.35 - $37.40