Inventory Control Specialist - Auburn, United States - Mitco Ltd.

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Inventory Control Specialist will be an essential position in implementing, and monitoring procedures to ensure that the proper inventory is in all warehouse locations.

The position will assist management in the development and implementation of a formal program to audit all areas related to inventory movement for integrity and accuracy.

This individual will lead the cycle counts in a program to identify and eliminate any problems found in daily/weekly cycle counts.

Will assist branch warehouses with their inventory control procedures.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Develop, implement, and monitor all key functions related to inventory transactions to assure they are accurate and timely.
Coordinate a cycle count program in a perpetual inventory environment.

Coordinate the cycle count progress and results to identify necessary recounts and processes to be monitored and provide regular reports and results.

Perform thorough research and document inventory discrepancies using all available resources to identify root causes and supply possible solutions.

Work with key personnel to effectively implement process improvements to operational procedures in an effort to proactively optimize overall location and item level accuracy and maintain the highest possible productivity levels.

Coordinate the efforts of the cycle counts in an effort to identify and correct discrepancies on items at the location level as needed.

Will monitor warehouse and branch transfers for accuracy and cost effectiveness as directed by Purchasing and Distribution Management.
Customer special order SKU's
Expedites the daily flow of all special-order SKU's to include receiving, labeling, locating and timely shipping.
Troubleshoots all order exceptions from time of receipt.
Monitors order returns, provides reporting and ensures timely processing.
Ensures that the unit of measure "in" is the same as the unit of measure "out".
Will be an active resource in the implementation of the new WMS computer system.
Pick orders, utilizing cherry picker or forklift at times


EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or general equivalency diploma and 3-5 years of distribution, warehouse and inventory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Working knowledge and understanding of WMS concepts
Advanced MS Excel, MS WORD, and WMS experiences
Experience with report writing database tools a definite plus
Highly motivated
Familiarity with warehouse practices and methods
Ability to properly lift heavy objects repeatedly throughout shift
Able to count accurately
Work with a sense of urgency
Enjoys and thrives in fast paced setting with rapidly changing priorities
Current forklift license
Maintain a clean and safe work area

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