Inventory Specialist (Cycle Counting)

CPM Holdings, Inc; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CPM Holdings, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Specialist in the United States to coordinate, plan, and execute inventory activities supporting growth in equipment and aftermarket businesses.

You will use SAP and Excel to ensure material availability and synchronized planning for optimal customer satisfaction. The role reports to the Purchasing Manager and requires independent work, strong analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently with little supervision.
• Familiarity with warehousing and/or manufacturing environments.
• Strong organizational, planning, and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize several competing needs and focus on the details while not losing sight of the big picture.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Report and analyze questionable stocking processes and levels.
• Conduct inventory cycle counts of items in stock to ensure accuracy.
• Investigate variances in inventory.
• Issue parts (using SAP) from stock for production jobs.
• Develop and implement inventory operational standards for staff compliance.
• Utilize computer systems to track inventory flow, scan stock, and reconcile inventory.
• Optimize warehouse inventory space.
• Manage inventory locations (using SAP).
• Record information for periodic inventory reconciliation.
• Coordinate and manage daily physical part counts.
• Team with purchasing and operations personnel to ensure optimal inventory levels.
• Review and recommend inventory stocking levels for aftermarket support.
• Follow all the company’s procedures and protocols.
• Ability to self-manage your day and expectations rather than needing to be directed.

Skills

Independent worker

Warehousing experience

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Lift 50 lbs

Read work instructions

Tools

Excel

SAP

PowerBI

Lean DNA

Job description

CPM Holdings, Inc. is a diversified leading global supplier of process equipment and engineered technologies that sustainably feed, fuel, and build a better world. With its growing family of 17 market-leading product brands, CPM serves a variety of industries including animal feed, consumer food, green energy, advanced materials and sustainable packaging. Founded in 1883, CPM has 1,700 employees across 36 facilities on 4 continents with presence in 150+ countries. From the food you eat to the fuels you require; CPM plays an important role in making the world more efficient and more sustainable.

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Inventory Specialist will be responsible for coordinating, planning, and performing inventory activities supporting our incredible growth in both our new equipment and aftermarket businesses. This position will utilize SAP and Excel tools to ensure the right material is in the right place at the right time. This role will collaborate with others to guarantee material availability and inventory planning are synchronized for optimum customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Report and analyze questionable stocking processes and levels
• Conduct inventory cycle counts of items in stock to ensure accuracy
• Investigate variances in inventory
• Issue parts (using SAP) from stock for production jobs
• Develop and implement inventory operational standards for staff compliance
• Utilize computer systems to electronically track inventory flow, scan stock, and reconcile inventory
• Optimize warehouse inventory space
• Manage inventory locations (using SAP)
• Record information for periodic inventory reconciliation
• Coordinate and manage daily physical part counts
• Team with purchasing and operations personnel to ensure optimal inventory levels
• Review and recommend inventory stocking levels for aftermarket support
• Follow all the company’s procedures and protocols
• Ability to self-manage your day and expectations rather than needing to be directed

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently with little supervision
• Familiarity with warehousing and/or manufacturing environments
• Strong organizational, planning, and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize several competing needs and focus on the details while not losing sight of the big picture
• Ability to read and understand work instructions
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly

Computer skills

• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access) with PowerBI preferred
• SAP One Experience Preferred
• Lean DNA experience preferred
• Ability to use data to drive decisions

CPM Acquisition Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. CPM Acquisition Corp. offers competitive compensation and benefits, including paid holidays and vacations, 401k, medical/dental insurance, tuition assistance, and more.