What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Coordinator position at Castle Metals?
The Inventory Coordinator provides business critical insight and restocking inventory as needed and making sure customer orders are filled properly. The Inventory Coordinator will also assist with comparing the actual stock inventory against the office records to ensure that all counts are as accurate as possible..
The Inventory Coordinator will be based out of the City, ST branch and will report directly to the Manager in City.
A. M. Castle & Co. has over 130 years of experience as a leader in the metals service center industry. We provide exceptional benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401K match, disability benefits and tuition reimbursement.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Job Requirements:
- Performs physical inventory counting by completing daily stock checks.
- Updates and maintains electronic physical inventory records.
- Runs various inventory accuracy/discrepancy reports using the Company ERP system, evaluates the reports for variances, and conducts research to provide resolution.
- Reconciles inventory discrepancies.
- Makes business operations decisions regarding aged and damaged material, such as whether to scrap the material or have material cleaned/reworked, by evaluating the opportunity cost and financial impact of the material.
- Assists inventory control personnel with computer update issues.
- Assists traffic and warehouse personnel with inventory issues.
- Assists with physical inventories annually, including preparation leading up to the inventory, assisting with the count by evaluating reports and physically counting and rechecking counts, assisting with the reconciliation of the entire inventory and investigations and adjustments as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED
- One year of experience in a service center environment
- Advanced computer skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Solid problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong customer service orientation
Experience:
- 1-3 years’ of experience in a service center environment.
- Production scheduling experience
- Inventory experience
- Inventory systems training
- Shop floor control principles
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Company Overview: Founded in 1890, A. M. Castle & Co. is a global distributor of specialty metal and plastic products and supply chain services, principally serving the producer durable equipment, oil and gas, commercial aircraft, heavy equipment, industrial goods, construction equipment, retail, marine and automotive sectors of the global economy. Its customer base includes many Fortune 500 companies as well as thousands of medium and smaller-sized firms spread across a variety of industries. Within its metals business, it specializes in the distribution of alloy and stainless steels; nickel alloys; aluminum and carbon. Together, Castle operates service centers located throughout North America, Europe and Asia.
