Stores Clerk

KRONOS Worldwide, Inc.; Westlake (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

KRONOS Worldwide, Inc. in Westlake, LA is seeking a Stores Clerk with a High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years of manufacturing clerical experience.

The role emphasizes maintaining accurate inventory records, adhering to safety policies, and supporting procurement and operations. The incumbent will manage material master data, participate in annual inventories, and collaborate with multiple departments to resolve PO and receiving issues.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5 years manufacturing clerical experience

Responsibilities

• Follow company policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Maintain Stores standards and a safe, clean, organized work area.
• Manage Stores inventory records: create, update, and remove material records.
• Ensure inventory and material master data accuracy in the Stores system.
• Process and file receiving, shipping, issues, returns, transfers, and inventory adjustments docs.
• Monitor inventory accuracy via cycle counts, physical inventories, reconciliations, and discrepancies.
• Assist with inventory adjustments and supporting documentation.
• Participate in annual inventory counts and cycle count programs.
• Generate and review daily MRP requirements; order stock materials for maintenance/operations.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Accounting, Receiving, and vendors to resolve PO issues.
• Respond to inquiries to minimize delays in purchasing, receiving, and payment.
• Contact vendors to resolve discrepancies, late deliveries, and PO issues.
• Expedite open purchase orders; provide status on critical materials.
• Scan and file packing slips and records to maintain audit-ready files.
• Assist with fuel inventory tracking and environmental reporting.
• Coordinate with Stores Superintendent to ensure efficient operations.
• Provide backup support for Stores procurement activities; backup during absences.
• Maintain confidentiality of company information.
• Participate in continuous improvement within Stores and Supply Chain.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide short-term backup support for Stores Material personnel.

Skills

Manufacturing clerical

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

High School Diploma or equivalent experience and 5 years manufacturing clerical experience.

Responsibilities / Key Activities

Primary Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Maintain Stores standards and ensure a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Maintain the Stores inventory management system by creating new material records, updating existing records, and removing obsolete materials as required.
• Ensure inventory and material master data accuracy within the Stores system.
• Process and maintain Stores documentation related to receiving, shipping, issues, returns, transfers, and inventory adjustments.
• Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventories, reconciliations, and discrepancy investigations.
• Assist with inventory adjustments and ensure all supporting documentation is completed and maintained accurately.
• Participate in annual inventory counts and ongoing cycle count programs.
• Generate and review daily MRP requirements and place orders for approved Stores stock materials to support maintenance and operational needs.
• Work closely with Procurement, Accounting, Receiving personnel, and vendors to resolve purchase order discrepancies, receiving holds, invoice discrepancies, and three-way matching issues.
• Respond promptly to inquiries from Accounting, Procurement, Operations, and suppliers to minimize delays in purchasing, receiving, and payment processing.
• Contact vendors as necessary to resolve receiving discrepancies, missing documentation, late deliveries, and purchase order issues.
• Expedite open purchase orders and provide status updates on critical materials.
• Scan and electronically file packing slips, receiving records, and supporting documentation to maintain audit-ready records.
• Assist with fuel inventory tracking and environmental reporting requirements.
• Coordinate activities with the Stores Superintendent to ensure efficient Stores operations and support maintenance and production objectives.
• Provide backup support for Stores procurement activities as required.
• Act as backup for the Stores Superintendent during absences, including coordinating daily priorities, addressing inventory and purchasing issues, and supporting operational needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of company information.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within Stores and Supply Chain operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide short-term backup support for Stores Material personnel as directed by the Stores Superintendent.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment in accordance with company procedures and safe work practices.
• Receive, inspect, store, issue, and deliver materials while ensuring inventory accuracy and proper handling.
• Understand product identification requirements and ensure materials are handled and stored in a damage-free manner.
• Follow established loading, unloading, shipping, receiving, trailer preparation, and material handling procedures.
• Assist with annual inventories, cycle counts, material storage audits, and material location verification activities.
• Ensure materials are properly identified, stored, and maintained in designated locations.
• Maintain housekeeping in assigned work areas to a safe and professional standard.