About The Role

Job Summary

Is responsible for supervising a team of inventory control coordinators to ensure in-stock plant inventory of materials and products within the business unit, in accordance with inventory cycles, while minimizing overstocking of slower moving items. Works under general supervision and direction; relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals; a certain degree of latitude is required.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Maintains and manages inventory levels so turns and inventory dollars to sales dollars percentage remain within stated guidelines.
Communicates needs with manufacturer and adjusts purchase orders to shift needs to priority locations.
Provides knowledge on inventory levels, cost, lead times etc. to assist sales meeting customer needs.
Acts as a liaison between Manufacturing and Distribution plants to keep informed as major changes or issues arise from either aspect.
Works closely with the sales department to help with larger service level commitments to ensure stock availability with expected lead times.
Assists monitoring, maintaining, and managing all purchasing programs.
Follows-up on purchase orders to ensure their on-time arrival. This is to include the tracing of all inbound products.
Analyzes and adjusts min/max inventory thresholds in plants to coincide with available lead times from the manufacturer.
Observes slower moving items and direct the transfers of said materials to plants with needs.
Ensures transferring slow or dead material takes priority over new purchase requested material.
Monitors aged inventory reports and create “hit lists” for team to be aware of potential inventory problems.
Supervises the team to coordinate with plant contacts to rectify over and under stock issues and to maintain inventory at optimal levels.
Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of experience in related areas
Knowledgeable in Company accounting procedures and inventory management concepts
Familiar with industry and Company standard practices and procedures
Minimum 2 years supervisory experience preferred

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.