Kitting Program Specialist

Veritiv Corporation; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Veritiv Corporation in Grapevine, TX is seeking a Kitting Program Specialist to drive revenue in the Kitting Packaging segment by scheduling converters, tracking order flow, and reconciling billing from kitting activities. This role ensures customer production demand needs are met in a timely and accurate manner.

You will own the order process from labor PO to finished goods receipt, track production sheets, coordinate location forecasts, and monitor production schedules.

Qualifications

• Operations, Kitting, Warehousing, Supply Chain, or Packaging experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.
• Must possess a thorough understanding of the distribution business.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the order process from labor PO, replenishment of raw material and delivery to converter through receipt of finished goods into our Oracle database inventory on hand and reconciliation of any AP discrepancies.
• Track daily production sheets to demand and notify kitting teams when product mix/mold changes need to occur.
• Coordinate with locations to track raw materials and replenishment orders to meet production demand.
• Prepare production forecast, coordinate production schedule for each location, coordinate truck schedule and monitor implementation with operations team.
• Generate cost reduction through efficiencies by applying best practices across kitting locations and help implement improvements.
• Conduct audits of 3rd party kitting or converting contractor inventory records and manage inventory with off-site 3rd party kitting or converting contractors.
• Set up new item numbers along with obtaining copies of vendor quotes and set up cost in system. Complete cost and sell price audits on a regular basis.
• Identify potential customer concerns and proactively work to mitigate problems.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Autonomy

Customer service focus

Planning and organization

Ability to manage multiple projects

Experience in Operations

Experience in Kitting/Warehousing

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Purpose

Our Kitting Program Specialist will assist in driving revenue within the Kitting Packaging segment and will schedule converters, manage order flow, and be responsible for the reconciliation of billing that derives from kitting functions. This position will ensure customer production demand needs are met in accurate and timely manner.

Job Responsibilities

• Own the order process from labor PO, replenishment of raw material and delivery to converter through receipt of finished goods into our Oracle database inventory on hand and reconciliation of any AP discrepancies.
• Track daily production sheets to demand and notify kitting teams when product mix/mold changes need to occur.
• Coordinate with locations to track raw materials and replenishment orders to meet production demand.
• Prepare production forecast, coordinate production schedule for each location, coordinate truck schedule and monitor implementation with operations team.
• Generate cost reduction through efficiencies by applying best practices across kitting locations and help implement improvements.
• Conduct audits of 3rd party kitting or converting contractor inventory records and manage inventory with off-site 3rd party kitting or converting contractors.
• Set up new item numbers along with obtaining copies of vendor quotes and set up cost in system. Complete cost and sell price audits on a regular basis.
• Identify potential customer concerns and proactively work to mitigate problems.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Operations, Kitting, Warehousing, Supply Chain, or Packaging experience strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.

Work Experience

• 3-5 years of related job experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.
• Experience of interpreting strategy and policy in order to set and deliver objectives.
• Must possess a thorough understanding of the distribution business.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong customer service skills (friendly, courteous and helpful).
• Strong planning and organization skills are required.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.
• Healthcare benefits and 401k with match start date of hire, paid time off and parental bonding time, tuition reimbursement, annual Profit-Sharing Program and much more! Learn more here.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn. Veritiv Corporation, headquartered in Atlanta, Veritiv is a leading provider of design-to-delivery packaging, print, and facility solutions. With a diverse team and global reach, we’re helping businesses cut costs, reduce waste, and improve efficiencies that make doing business easier. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.