Inventory Control Specialist

Description

Organizational Overview

Armorock is a market leader of precast polymer concrete structures for the wastewater industry. Our mission is to drive the future of sustainable infrastructure with high-quality, innovative solutions that create lasting value. We are dedicated to exceeding customer expectations and fostering a collaborative, rewarding work environment through our QUESST core values: Quality, Unified, Efficient, Safe, Sustainable, Transparent.

Position Overview

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for the coordination, timeliness and accuracy of outgoing shipping operations within each manufacturing plant. Day-to-day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to order review, inventory review and reporting, quality control, safety, data entry, and internal and external communication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Service Delivery (80%)
• Confirm all outgoing shipments match customer PO, drawings, quotes, and dispatch board 24 hours prior to shipment.
• Prepare all documentation for outgoing shipments 24 hours in advance to provide to QC.
• Pick, pack, and ship all product for each shipment.
• Provide all paperwork for transportation company and customer.
• Manage plant inventory of finished goods, resale, and raw materials. Including working with key personnel to manage inventory levels.
• Verify all inventory meets/exceeds needs for customer satisfaction.  
• Manage and oversee month end physical inventory and periodic cycle count processes.
• Oversee organization of all material storage locations.
• Receives order forms from plant personnel.
• Assigns order numbers, scans orders into file, sends order to purchasing
• Receives all incoming shipments and packages, inspects goods for quality and damage, verifies quantities against purchase orders,  
• Receives shipment into system, gets orders out to the proper plant department, stores items in designated areas, and resolves any order discrepancies with purchasing dept.
• Maintains organization of all storage areas (boot barn, PECO storage area, etc.).
• Maintain communication with Yard Manager, Logistics, Production Coordinator, Purchaser, Project Manager and Inventory Control Manager.
• Scan all documentation into designated locations.
• Input all production orders into Fishbowl the day after production
• Research shipping, production, work order, & BOM variances, investigate and provide correcting entries, as necessary
• Work cross-functionally with ICM in Finance to ensure all financial needs are met.
• Work cross-functionally with purchaser on managing inventory levels and plant storage locations
• Complete weekly safety observation (or as directed by Plant Manager)

Continuous Process Improvement (10%)

• Maintain SLAs and build a culture of continuous improvement
• Drive improvement in clarity of process flows and measurement across the organization

Collaboration and Research (10%)

• Collaborate with corporate functions across the board to ensure any required changes to policies, procedures, and processes are implemented
• Collaborate with data owners/stewards to align on process and data issues
• Respond to questions and follow up on pertinent escalations

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

• Determines how to operationalize processes in alignment with strategic vision
• Utilizes knowledge of manufacturing operations to drive consistency in operations
• Uses organizational skills and attention to detail; performs detailed work with speed and accuracy
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, energy and professionalism

Leadership Core Competencies:

• Execution: Sets own goals and ensures others in his/her team achieve goals aligned with business strategy. 
• Building Working Relationships: Develop and builds partnerships with others inside or outside of the company who can provide support.
• Driving for Results: Sets challenging goals and objectives with clear purpose, direction, and outcomes.
• Innovation & Creativity: Builds creative solutions to customer and business needs.

Essential Leadership Attributes

• Grounded: Connected to the values of the business; understands service to others/not about own ego.
• Operating Acumen: Understands varying business models and levers and can use them effectively to build key relationships.
• Agility/Flexibility: Adapts and executes during changing business conditions, processes, work cultures and environments.
• Authentic: Places the interests of others and the team ahead of his/her own self interests. Respects and values people and is comfortable living in his/her own skin.

Qualifications

Positions Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or associate degree in administration, accounting or technical/manufacturing process.
• Experience: 2-4 years in the inventory control function in the precast or manufacturing process
• Certification: Forklift
• Travel Requirements: No major travel requirements

Other Key Skills:

• 2-3 years of relevant professional experience preferred
• Manufacturing Industry Background preferred
• Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills, including Google and MS Office
• Professionalism, dependability, commitment, and integrity
• Ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, operations facilitation, detailed collaboration, and effective communication

ADA Requirements

• Environment (office or other): Onsite at manufacturing plant
• Equipment Operated: Computer, phone.
• Lifting: Some lifting required (up to 50lbs)
• Sitting: Must be able to remain in a sitting position for 50-75% of the time

Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities on this job at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Drug Free Workplace - Background Checks Conducted

Salary : $50,000 - $70,000