Lead Inventory Specialist

KGP Telecommunications, LLC; Lackmans (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Vacation and holidays

Pet insurance

Job summary

KGPCo seeks a Lead Inventory Specialist to manage stock requests in Navision and D365, back up the Procurement Supervisor, and drive inventory turns while maintaining service levels.

You will analyze data in CRM and Excel, coordinate with Sales, and ensure TL9000 documentation is up to date. This role supports the procurement team and improves profitability.

Qualifications

• Requires High School degree or equivalent; two year college degree preferred.
• Minimum of six years work experience in Logistics, Marketing or Sales.
• Strong analytical, decision making, multi-tasking, problem solving skills.
• Data manipulation skills via Excel, Access and other system tools or applications are required.

Responsibilities

• Train users on the Stock Request tools to create and process Stock Requests for Navision and D365.
• Manage the Stock Request tools for Navision and D365.
• Maintain status of in-process Stock Requests to meet approvals and needs of stakeholders.
• Assist with troubleshooting for Stock Requests as needed.
• Perform behind the scenes updates at the Stock Request level.
• Update TL9000 documents and analyze X-Adjustments every morning.
• Load data into cuscrossref table and resolve gaps with Sales department.
• Load Inventory Analysts into CRM Vendor connected contacts weekly.
• Maintain SIM list and participate in quarterly EWOS meetings.
• Coordinate with resellers to move excess inventory.

Skills

Detail oriented

Training

Multitasking

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Patience

Education

High school diploma

2-year college degree

Tools

Navision

D365

CRM

Microsoft Office

Excel

Access

Job description

Overview

KGPCo is the go-to partner to Communications Service Providers. Our customers rely on our extensive range of network solutions and services to help them build, maintain, and transform networks that connect the world.

The communications industry is evolving every day and we are at the frontline of these innovations. From ground to cloud, the work we do is transforming networks and impacting communities nationwide. It’s work that happens because of our motivated teams of doers and problem solvers.

Our Core Values define how we do business: The Customer is Everything. Relationships Matter. All of Them. Question Things. Take Action. Work Hard. Work Smart. Enjoy the Experience. Growth Mindset.

It’s not just a job – it’s a step in your career!

Responsibilities

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for all activities associated with the creating, analyzing, approving and routing of Stock Requests for Navision and D365 to support existing and new customer implementations to ensure that the requirements of KGP’s business plan are met. This position is the primary backup to the Supervisor Procurement. This position must also meet the overstock inventory objectives of KGP while maintaining profitable company inventory levels, and inventory turns to meet required customer service levels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following; other duties may be assigned:

• The Lead Inventory Specialist is responsible for training users on the two Stock Request tools to create and process Stock Requests used for Navision and D365.
• The Lead Inventory Specialist manages the Stock Request tools for Navision and D365.
• The Lead Inventory Specialist maintains the status of each in process Stock Request to ensure that both the fiscal approvals and functioning work groups’ needs are met within a timely manner.
• The Lead Inventory Specialist assists with troubleshooting for Stock Requests, as needed.
• The Lead Inventory Specialist is responsible for performing behind the scene updates and or changes as needed at the Stock Request level.
• The Lead Inventory Specialist must also be able to utilize Navision, D365, CRM, Microsoft Office, Excel, and Access at an intermediate skill level.
• The Lead Inventory Specialist is an integral part of a cross-functional business team that manages to a set of joint objectives including inventory turns, overstock, customer service levels, profitability and EVA.
• The Lead Inventory Specialist is responsible for updating and maintaining TL9000 documents.
• The Lead Inventory Specialist is responsible for analyzing and approving X-Adjustments every morning.
• The Lead Inventory Specialist is responsible for PIM CRM Changes every afternoon.
• The Lead Inventory Specialist is responsible for Purchase Block removal requests.
• The Lead Inventory Specialist is responsible for loading data into cuscrossref table and working with Sales department on resolving gaps.
• Load Inventory Analysts into CRM Vendor connected contacts weekly.
• The Lead Inventory Specialist is responsible for maintaining SIM list.
• The Lead Inventory Specialist is responsible for taking meeting notes during quarterly Early Warning Over Stock manager meetings.
• The Lead Inventory Specialist is responsible for running EWOS pids not in EWOS appendix yet and working with various departments to determine liability monthly.
• The Lead Inventory Specialist is responsible for working with resellers to help sell our excess inventory.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Lead Inventory Specialist is responsible for backing up Procurement Supervisor and performing their responsibilities while Supervisor is out of the office.
• Assists the Procurement Supervisor in:
  • Measuring, monitoring and guiding department activities.
  • Provide proactive communications and support to cross-functional teams and internal customers.
  • Train and develop new employees.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job, an individual must be detail oriented, able to train groups of people on our systems (including executives), able to multitask, be a critical thinker, problem solver and be patient. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Requires High School degree or equivalent. Two year college degree preferred. Minimum of six years work experience in Logistics, Marketing or Sales. Must possess sound analytical, decision making, multi-tasking, problem solving, and computer skills. Data manipulation skills via Excel, Access and other system tools or applications are required.

PROBLEM SOLVING

The Lead Inventory Specialist is an integral part of a cross-functional business team that manages to a set of joint objectives including inventory turns, overstock, customer service levels, profitability and EVA.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the Company.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add and subtract 10 digit numbers, to multiply and divide with tens and hundreds; ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental insurance plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company match
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick/safe time
• Pet insurance for our non-human family members

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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