Scope of Responsibility:

This position is responsible for the supervising of day-to-day operations of the Inventory department. Monitors accuracy of inventory information and adjusts inventory records based on physical verification and computer research. Provides daily work assignments, guidance, and training to Inventory department staff.

Essential Duties:

• Prioritizes and organizes Inventory Control team’s schedule to best meet the business needs.
• Leads the Inventory Control team to efficiently and safely accomplish assigned tasks.
• Coordinates material issues with production to support smooth operations.
• Assists the MPS Manager in coaching employees where necessary to improve their performance up to acceptable levels.
• Assigns daily work to other associates within the Inventory Control Department.
• Assists in the maintenance and change of department procedures and employee training processes.
• Reconciles and performs weekly cycle counts of inventory materials to ensure inventory accuracy and helps conduct annual physical inventory counts.
• Serves as the main liaison between Inventory Control and other departments within the Company
• Maintains and coordinates product flow from Inventory department to Production.
• Effectively communicates to all levels of management to achieve desired results.
• Maintains a high degree of integrity with regards to professional behavior and safety.
• Contributes to a safe working environment by being responsible for quality, safety, organization, and cleanliness in your area of operation.
• Contributes to team effort by communicating and working well with others, as well as accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Regular and on-time attendance.
• Work in your shift as scheduled.
• Must work well with others.
• Additional duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 or more years of inventory/receiving experience and/or 2 years of college
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word and Excel is required
• Must be able to give direction, coach, train and guide a diverse team of varied skill to efficiently meet department/company needs.
• Must be able to demonstrate accuracy of work, effective organization skills as well as the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Must be willing/able to be the hands-on in the inventory/yard areas and work at a computer
• Must be a team player within all levels of the company.
• Must effectively communicate in English with personnel, management and supervisors via two-way radio, phone, email and in person.
• Must be able to read and interpret inventory documents, Shipping Authorizations and Daily Shipping Schedules in English.
• Regular and timely attendance is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform work in any environment and various weather conditions such as rain, sleet, snow and extreme cold and heat.
• Must be able to regularly use hands to grasp, pinch or pull materials.
• Must be able to feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Must frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Must be able to climb in and out of equipment.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to pass the commercial driver’s vision test requirements.