Inventory Control Specialist

Job Title

Inventory Control Specialist

Pay Rate:

$19.00 - $20.00 an hour

Summary of Position

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for receiving and compiling all counts and order requests from departments, creating all the purchase orders for approval, placing orders with vendors for all materials once approved, receiving and verifying the incoming materials, delivery of inventory to departments, as well as recording and reporting damaged material and coordinating returns.

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for communicating with the Leadership Team about the status of materials and supplies, any back orders, defective materials, outages, overstocks, materials for new products, etc.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintain count sheets with up-to-date information.
• Collaborate with Production Supervisors and Manager to determine appropriate levels of materials to keep in the departments and to set reorder points.
• Maintain a master inventory list with current vendor and pricing information.
• Compile counts from departments and complete monthly inventory counts.
• Compile and act on all orders from departments.
• Enter all POs and submit them to the Director of Operations for approval.
• Research costs as directed and communicate about price changes.
• Place all raw material orders with vendors.
• Communicate with Value Stream Manager and Supervisors about materials being sourced or purchased and if there is any delay in receiving.
• Follow up on order status with vendors.
• Unload trucks utilizing a forklift.
• Receive raw materials, place them into warehouse inventory, and report any damaged or incorrect materials.
• Review purchase orders for pricing consistency before forwarding paperwork to Accounts Payable.
• Transport material to/from offsite warehouse utilizing the company truck and managing that inventory.
• Run errands, pick up parts and raw materials around town utilizing the company vehicle.
• Responsible for communicating with vendors about returns and material issues and reports credits to Accounts Payable.
• Identify materials that have become obsolete.
• Deal with the defective, incorrect, obsolete materials as decided (return, resell, use, recycle, donate), report on outcome to Accounts Payable.
• Take inventory of various items throughout the lab and turn in to Accounting each month (BRI, Pinhole, and Shutterfly).
• Report on purchasing and warehouse activities to the Leadership Team.
• Use information from the Leadership Team to prepare for future purchasing, especially peak season, promotions, changes to or new products.
• Collaborate with the Bay Purchasing Team on shared materials and vendors.

Requirements

• Skills

• Hands on, self-starter who is comfortable with multi-tasking and tight timelines

• Proven ability to work in a small team setting

• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, MS Word, and Excel.

• High level of competence in the use of spreadsheets and databases.

• Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Good judgment to know when to ask for advice from leadership

• Effective problem-solving skills

• Valid driver license

• Experience

• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems. SAP Preferred

• Familiarity with production processes and challenges a plus

• Education

• High school diploma required

• Some college course work preferred

• Certifications or training in Inventory Management, Purchasing or Materials a plus

• Availability

• Full time, regular employee status

• Occasional overtime when needed (peak season)