Shipping & Inventory Specialist

Milacron Plastics; Mount Orab (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Shipping & Inventory Specialist to oversee inventory control and shipping operations. This role involves coordinating freight, tracking shipments, and ensuring inventory accuracy while leading a team of associates. The ideal candidate will possess strong logistics knowledge and communication skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and cost reduction. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional service and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Associate degree in logistics or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of logistics, trade controls, and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound freight and direct shipments to customers.
• Conduct freight analysis and perform metrics reporting.
• Train and cross-train associates to meet production demands.

Skills

Inventory Management

Logistics Coordination

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Team Leadership

Education

Associate Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain Management

5+ Years of Relevant Experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP Systems

Material Handling Equipment

Job description

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Position Summary:

The Shipping & Inventory Specialist role is responsible for the site's inventory control, shipping, and transportation/delivery of machinery parts. This role also acts as a team lead, guiding, training, and directing shipping/receiving associates and their day-to-day responsibilities.

Essential/Key Functions:

• Coordinate inbound freight and direct shipments to customers, vendors, and other sites while tracking priority shipments and resolving issues.

• Support purchasing and logistics by identifyingoptimal transport methods, monitoring carrier performance, and minimizing non-value-added steps.

• Proactively track shipments, communicate status updates, and assist with customs clearance and lost freight issues.

• Conduct freight analysis, perform metrics reporting, and complete audits to identify opportunities for process improvements and enhance productivity.

• Perform cycle counts and bin audits to support production and validate inventory accuracy, while conducting daily inventory analysis to resolve discrepancies.

• Collaborate with all departments to identify root causes of inventory inaccuracies and ensure adequate inventory levels align with organizational goals.

• Develop and implement inventory control procedures to meet targets and communicate discrepancies to relevant parties.

• Safely operate material handling equipment, gather data for monthly metrics, and utilize computer systems for accurate inventory transactions.

• Actively engage in cost reduction, continuous improvement, and 5S team activities while documenting SOPs for ongoing enhancements.

• Train and cross-train associates to meet production demands, provide performance feedback to management, and assign workloads for team readiness.

• Fill operational gaps by loading/unloading trucks and preparing materials for shipment, while fostering effective communication across operations.

• Review and report quality and performance issues, respond to operational disruptions, and ensure adherence to safety protocols.

Minimum (Required) Qualifications:

• Associate degree in logistics/supply chain management or similar degree, or 5+ years' relative experience, or combination of both education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of logistics, trade controls, transportation, and inventory systems / software.
• Experience in manufacturing and/or warehouse environment preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and with use of computers.
• Experience with ERP systems or visualization systems
• Customer service mind set
• Must be able to work independently and under time constraints.
• Transportation experience/background preferred.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• lift and move up to 50lbs.

Who we are:

Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the $27 billion plastic technology and processing industry. We are the only global company with a full-line product portfolio that includes hot runner systems, injection molding, extrusion equipment. We maintain strong market positions across these products, as well as leading positions in process control systems, mold bases and components, maintenance, repair and operating ("MRO") supplies for plastic processing equipment. Our strategy is to deliver highly customized equipment, components and service to our customers throughout the lifecycle of their plastic processing technology systems.

EEO: The policy of Milacron is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. We are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offer opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [e-mail]. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.