Inventory Control Associate 1st - Watervliet, United States - Lane Automotive

Lane Automotive

Verified Company

Watervliet, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

THE JOB AT A GLANCE:

Are you a problem solver who is detail-oriented and enjoys working with a team? Join the inventory control team to help ensure the accuracy of our products through our inventory systems.

You will assist in the daily review of inventory levels on hand, cycle counts, discrepancies, slotting and attributes. You will use research and analytical tools to solve problems and make recommendations for improvement to process/procedure.

A TYPICAL DAY:

Ensure all inbound receipt and shipping discrepancies are resolved to ensure inventory accuracy. Ensure integrity of inventory levels, status and locations.
Produce comprehensive root cause analysis notes on PO's, RM's, OE's, RTV's, Kits and VA's. Maintain documentation within Trend to ensure record accuracy with discrepancies and credits.
Perform daily cycle counts; identify and resolve required corrections to inventory and bin locations. Verify correct cross references are associated to the product.
Research and analyze purchase orders/sales orders and product, both in Trend and IRMS to resolve inventory discrepancies. Adjust inventory when necessary as a result of the investigation process.
Assist in the monitoring and control of nonstock inventory.
Kitting assembly/disassembly to ensure inventory levels are maintained to match sales demand.
Maintenance product attributes such as weight, dimension, zones and other various elements.
Maintain inventory of defective, damaged and missshipped products from vendors. Document and observe vendor policies for product returns. Contact vendors regarding returnable overstocked merchandise and negotiate the return of merchandise.
Oversee the disposal of merchandise that is classified as "field destroy" by vendors. Ensure proper documentation of discarded merchandise exists (i.e. swap meet product etc.).
Distinguish returnable vs. nonreturnable products from customer returns, record product disposition.
Manage RTV order processing, perform picking of these orders and work with Order Fulfillment and Traffic to ensure packing and shipping occurs for the return of product to vendor(s).
Propose inventory control process improvements.
Other duties as assigned.

TO LAND THIS OPPORTUNITY:

You have the ability to be licensed as a powered industrial truck operator. Valid driver's license.

OTHER REQUIRED SKILL & ABILITIES:

Communicate effectively through speaking, listening, and writing
Work in a teamoriented fashion as well as independently
Keep manager abreast of department activity
Ability to efficiently use computer and applicable software
Ability to read, analyze and interpret data
Produce reports, correspondence clearly and concisely
Use problem solving skills and sound judgment in the dispatch of duties
Adapt to frequent changes in the work environment
Use equipment and materials properly
Practice safe work habits

ABOUT YOUR FUTURE TEAM:

OUR STORY AT LANE AUTOMOTIVE:

Lane Automotive was founded in George Lane's garage in 1964 and has become a speed equipment phenomenon, serving racers, hot rodders, truck and off-road enthusiasts throughout the world The company started as a small, local shop and has grown through the company's mission to provide the best parts and customer service at competitive prices for its customers.

We are in Watervliet, MI and our 416,000 square foot complex houses Lane Automotive brands such as Motor State Distributing, Allstar Performance, and the Lane Automotive showroom.

In addition to our strong customer focus, Lane Automotive treats our team members as though they are part of the family.

The company's number one focus is on safety - always. We also value team members that can bring great personality to our culture.

As a fun, family-oriented company we are always looking for ways to improve as we continue to strive to be an employer of choice.

We have a Culture Experience Team and Operations Excellence Team that works within the organization to build and promote our culture, boost engagement, and encourage internal collaboration.

We also host events such as our annual car show, Jeep Invasion, Cars and Coffee, the Motor State Challenge, Cub mobile races, and many more

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to reach with arms and hands, stand, twist, bend, walk and sit.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee is frequently required to work extended time beyond an eight-hour shift/40-hour week including shift rotation and weekends.

Lane Automotive is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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