Inventory Specialist

Tennant; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 100% match up to 6%

Paid vacation time

Paid holidays and personal days

Dental and vision coverage

Wellness rewards

Disability and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Tennant Company is hiring an experienced Inventory Control Specialist to execute cycle counts and maintain inventory integrity across locations. The role supports the Audit program for inventory movements and works with multiple teams to ensure accurate stock and SOX compliance.

Ideal candidates bring SAP experience, strong Excel skills, and a track record in lean/continuous improvement, with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• 1 year distribution or manufacturing experience minimum.
• 2 years Inventory Control experience preferred.
• 2 years SAP experience preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete cycle count process.
• Assist with reconciling inventory differences and root cause reason.
• Identify irregularities in daily operational processes that create inventory issues.
• Complete bin checks as needed.
• Work with Receiving, Shipping, Warehouse, Production, Purchasing & Accounting teams and support stated objectives.
• Recognize and escrow inventory and storage issues.
• Assist in providing timely reporting of investigation, requested metrics, and KPIs.
• Maintain general housekeeping and stock ready condition of bin locations.
• General continuous improvement/5S.
• Intermediate involvement in lean/continuous improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as determined by supervisor/management.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Self-directed

Organizational skills

Forklift certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: United States - Minneapolis, MN

Pay: $35.91 - $23.89

With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.

PURPOSE/SCOPE: Experienced Inventory Control Specialist is a key role for executing Cycle Counting Processes to ensure proper counting of inventory. This position will assist the Inventory Analyst in the implementation and execution of a formal audit program related to Inventory Movements for Itegrity and Accuracy. This will be done by monitoring and maintaining the integrity of warehouse inventory and storage locations through analysis, reporting, and corrective action of inventory variances. The intended outcome is having the right parts in the right location in the right quantity to satisfy customer demand and financial (SOX) compliance.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and complete cycle count process.
• Assist with reconciling inventory differences and root cause reason.
• Identify irregularities in daily operational processes that create inventory issues.
• Complete bin checks as needed
• Work in tandem with the Receiving, Shipping, Warehouse, Production, Purchasing & Accounting teams and maintain flexible attitude supporting all stated objectives.
• Recognize and escrow inventory and storage issues
• Assist in providing timely and appropriate reporting of investigation, requested metrics, and KPIs.
• Maintain general housekeeping and stock ready condition of bin locations
• General continuous improvement/5S.
• Intermediate level of involvement in lean/continuous improvement initiatives
• Other duties as determined by supervisor/management team.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma OR GED required; some college preferred.
• 1 year distribution or manufacturing experience minimum
• 2 years Inventory Control experience preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing initiatives preferred.
• 2 years SAP experience preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel

REQUIRED INTERPERSONAL & BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:

• Ability to problem-solve.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline oriented environment.
• Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation.
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information.
• Excellent Attendance to support this critical process
• Ability to take direction and accept supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations.

WORK SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Must be self-directed, able to work independently and in a group environment.
• Ability to perform inventory transactions through use of a computer system.
• Previous computer skills such as email, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Must be forklift certified pursuant to OSHA requirements

REQUIRED PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must regularly lift and/or moved up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Regularly required to stand, use hands to grip, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to walk, talk and hear
• The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a valid license to operate fork lifts of various types.

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSTURES:

• Routinely and regularly works near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally exposed to non-toxic fumes
• Moderate noise level

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to wear safety glasses, safety shoes at all times.

Total Compensation = Pay range + Benefits

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Tennant Sales and Service Co. reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualifications of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. The salary range reflects both entry into the role and future growth. Total Compensation = Base Salary + Benefits

Benefits = A comprehensive benefits package including multiple medical plan options, 401(k) with a 100% match up to 6%, paid vacation time, up to 8 paid company holidays and 3 personal holidays per year, dental and vision coverage, wellness rewards, robust family support programs, company‑paid disability and life insurance, and a full Employee Assistance Program.

Defining Our Employee Value Proposition

At Tennant Company, we…

Discover

fulfilling work with opportunities for growth and meaningful recognition.

Drive

the quality and innovation our customers rely on in our products and services.

Connect

with people who care about each other, our brands and our communities.

These are the principles that define how our employees experience Tennant Company, make Tennant a great place to grow your career, and are at the core of our legacy and future. Together, they serve as guideposts for working with our customers, our partners and one another.

Begin your journey with us. Let's reinvent how the world cleans.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.