Inventory Specialist

Dicastal North America Inc.; Greenville (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Inventory Specialist to maintain optimal inventory levels and ensure effective coordination with purchasing. This role involves conducting data entry, preparing reports, and managing inventory processes in a dynamic environment. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a keen attention to detail, as well as experience with inventory management systems. Join a team that values safety, efficiency, and collaboration, and make a significant impact on operational success.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in warehouse or store operations preferred.
• Familiarity with manufacturing tooling and parts is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adequate inventory levels and coordinate with purchasing.
• Conduct data entry and prepare reports for management.
• Ensure quality checks on incoming materials.

Skills

SAP

Excel

Data Entry

Inventory Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

EPS

OA

Job description

Location: Greenville, MI

Department: Production

Reports to: Administrative Manager

Date: January 18, 2024

Summary

Inventory Specialists maintain adequate inventory levels and coordinate with purchasing to address delivery and quality issues. They also ensure daily cycle counting and support related processes. Candidates should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, manage time effectively, and pay close attention to details.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Understand and be familiar with SAP.
2. Conduct data entry into various software systems.
3. Prepare reports for the management team.
4. Have knowledge of materials, their use, vendors, and lead times.
5. Support crib attendants in receiving, storing, and disbursing stock, equipment, and tools.
6. Collaborate with purchasing to prepare requisitions based on production plans, operational needs, past consumption, inventory levels, in-transit inventory, and lead times.
7. Track the arrival schedule of requested materials with buyers and vendors.
8. Develop contingency measures for late shipments.
9. Contact vendors for price quotes and secure pricing.
10. Prepare various activity reports.
11. Ensure the security of supplies, equipment, materials, and recycled products.
12. Assign inventory/stock numbers and designate storage locations.
13. Maintain records such as perpetual inventory, costs, and supply quantities.
14. Check incoming materials for quality and verify related documents.
15. Provide feedback on quality issues to buyers and vendors; return or exchange materials as needed.
16. Operate automotive vehicles and mechanized handling equipment like forklifts and dollies.
17. Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience

• At least 2 years of experience handling and issuing supplies in a warehouse or store operation preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing tooling, parts, and equipment preferred.
• Familiarity with perpetual inventory and purchasing processes in large manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with SAP, EPS, OA, Excel.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Competence in creating spreadsheets and graphs.
• Ability to develop work instructions.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to train co-workers on tool crib expectations.
• Understanding of material receiving and issuing methods.
• Skill in maintaining supply records and handling storage and sorting of materials.
• Experience issuing and receiving materials from vendors.

Organizational Culture

• Work safely and adhere to safety guidelines.
• Arrive on time with a positive attitude.
• Stay focused and complete tasks efficiently.
• Maintain good relationships with co-workers.
• Support a steady workflow and adapt to change positively.
• Assist and mentor co-workers as needed.

Physical Work Conditions

• Ability to work in hot environments.
• Operate forklifts.
• Lifting and moving aluminum wheels of varying weights.
• Stand and walk for up to 12 hours daily.
• Wear personal protective equipment when required.

*Note: This job description is not exhaustive and duties may change at any time.