What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Analyst position at American Rheinmetall?
American Rheinmetall, Inc.
Next-generation solutions for the U.S. Armed Forces
American Rheinmetall provides full services for complex mechanical products, fabricated structures and systems that range from complete design services to prototype manufacturing, testing, production launch, full rate production and product service and sustainment. American Rheinmetall provides quality products and services at affordable prices through a lean organizational structure and four facilities, three in Michigan that span 910,000 square feet, and one in Ohio, that span 800,000 square feet. The Plymouth MI facility serves as corporate headquarters and specializes in suspension, driveline, and track systems. The Lansing and Lapeer Michigan based facilities specialize in fabrications and armor product solutions. American Rheinmetall’s St. Mary’s, Ohio facility manufactures rubber track products for agricultural, construction, and defense industries. Visit our website at http:// www.rheinmetall-arv-us.com
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Approved Date: 10/19/2023
Approved By: Paul Hobson
Job Title: Inventory Analyst
Department: Materials
Summary Uses analytical and advanced knowledge of computer systems, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and costing principles to ensure continuous systems and data integrity and improvement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Continuous upkeep of system part data, inventory data accuracy, and flow of inventory through system data, in spite of planned changes or additions, as well as all sources of inaccuracies, transactional mistakes or omissions made by all personnel, deviations from standard processing, and other anomalies. Do so in a manner which balances the needs of manufacturing for timely and effective implementation as well as needs of financial department for structured changes and minimum unplanned cost and inventory value fluctuations.
- Implement small- and large-scale periodic inventory cycle counts, through proper organization of system, manpower, and hardware. Follow up on cycle counts, analyze, root cause discrepancies.
- Continuous improvements of software systems as well as standard practices – across all departments, e.g., Paint, Assembly, QC, Estimating, Scheduling, etc.
- Use programming computer skills to develop a range of programs, as required by different departments at Loc, that fall outside the parameters and/or capabilities of the ERP system and the IT department. Develop programs ranging from simple reports or tools.
- Process machine scrap, some EDI Sales Data, oversee Assembly Plex transactions.
- Implement Engineering Changes Notices and Processes Change Requests in the system, being mindful of effect of any changes on system flow, job routing, inventory value, inventory relabeling or quarantine.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual will need to perform the following competencies.
Quantity of Work
The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed.
Quality of Work
The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.
Judgement/Knowledge of Job
Knowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc.
Attendance/Dependability
Punctuality and attendance.
Teamwork/ Attitude
Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.
Initiative/Independence
The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.
Adherence to Policy
Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.
Adherence to Safety
Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
American Rheinmetall is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
