Spc, Receiving

Visionworks of America, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Visionworks of America, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to manage receipt, storage and stock levels, including daily physical counts and Kanban-driven reordering. You will coordinate with Purchasing and A/P to ensure timely PO receipts and accurate GL coding.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, 3+ years of related work experience, and strong MS Excel skills. Flexibility for varying shifts may apply; safety and process improvements are encouraged.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• Three (3) plus years of related work experience.
• Strong working knowledge in MS Excel (REQUIRED).
• General understanding of Accounting practices beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversees materials receipt, material control and inventory control.
• Ensure materials are ordered and in stock to meet requirements.
• Maintain acceptable inventory levels and use Kanban where applicable.
• Process receipts timely in PO and accounting systems and resolve discrepancies.
• Support safety, process improvements and cross-functional projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team cooperation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Summary:

Oversees activities related to the receipt of materials, material control, and inventory control. Executes and maintains policies, procedures and material control systems. Ensures materials are ordered and in stock to meet company requirements, while maintaining acceptable inventory levels.

Pay: $21.00 - $24.78

Essential Responsibilities:

Material / Inventory Control

• Receive inbound freight; Sort freight by department


• Store manufacturing consumables in Supply Room


• Physical Inventory - take physical counts of Top 20 consumable items daily. All items weekly


• Using Kanban cards, monitor inventory forwarding needed purchases to Purchasing Specialist.


• Provide alerts on abnormal use trends to Purchasing Specialist


• Ensure Kanban card levels reflect appropriate volume levels and lead times.


• Work with management to find alternate sources on stock inventory when back order issues may affect production.


• Maintain list of Capital Equipment items.

Receipts Management

• Timely processing of receiving documentation (goods and services) in the Purchase Order and Accounting systems.


• Ensure General Ledger coding is accurate for Receipts.


• Make corrections as needed for Receipts in the Purchase order system.


• Reach out to vendors on delivery delays, discrepancies or back orders


• Weekly monitoring of Open/Partial PO report to ensure timeliness of PO receipts from vendor.


• Provide research on pending invoices; requests from A/P team.

Safety / General

• Work in a manner to prevent avoidable accidents


• Utilize approved PPE's (Personal Protective Equipment) at all times


• Report all known hazards to Management immediately


• Looks for ways to streamline process and procedures.


• Participate in other special projects as assigned.

Education:

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience

Experience & Background:

Three (3) plus years of related work experience

Strong working knowledge in MS Excel (REQUIRED)

General understanding of Accounting practices beneficial

Language Skills:

Ability to read English in order to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Mathematical Skills:

General mathematical skills to include basic adding, subtracting, multiplication and division

Reasoning Ability

Ability to think logically in following procedures and instructions

General problem solving abilities

Must be able to manage multiple projects

Strong problem solving skills with emphasis on root cause evaluation

Ability to work under tight deadlines if needed

Exhibit sound and accurate judgment and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to stand, use hands and fingers to handle, feel, pick or pinch, and talk or hear most of the time. The associate is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The noise level in this location is moderate (use of computers, printers and machines). Ability to use pallet jack. Ability to replenish stock racks. Limit weight for lifting, pulling and pushing is no more than 50 pounds. When lifting loads heavier than 50 pounds, requirement is to use two or more people to lift the load. Ability to work varying schedules to include nights, weekends and holidays.

• Stand: X


• Walk: X


• Sit: X


• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: X


• Reach with Hands and Arms: X


• Climb or balance: X


• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: X


• Talk or hear: X


• Close Vision (clear vision at 20\" or less): X

Behavioral Characteristics:

• Demonstrated positive team behavior


• Willingness to learn and take on other duties and or activities as needed


• Customer focused


• Ability to prioritize detailed tasks with minimal input to accomplish daily and long-term goals


• Ability to work onsite and participate in interactive onsite meetings on a regular and predictable basis


• Ability to initiate immediate interaction, coordination and collaboration with team members, clients, customers etc.