What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Clerk position at Contec Inc.?
Overview:
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Inventory Clerk is responsible for providing direct support for all inventory control and warehouse functions including inspection, receiving and shipping needs. The is accomplished by managing the inventory control system, maintaining accurate inventory data, rectifying deviations, reviewing and analyzing information, reporting findings to the appropriate areas, and making recommendations for improvements where needed.
Responsibilities:
- Meets regular and reliable work-site attendance requirements in order to perform the job and meet productivity standards.
- Performs general inventory control tasks, including regular cycle counting of inventory and update the WHSE cycle count spreadsheet in a timely and accurate manner.
- Maintains and updates inventory records by accurately entering inventory, receiving and shipping data into the computer system.
- Investigates process deviations, procedural exceptions and nonconforming events that contribute to the root cause of customer complaints.
- Utilizes trend data to develop schedule and incorporate into facility investigations.
- Communicates significant issues related to inventory discrepancies or procedural issues to warehouse management.
- Ensures root cause, corrective action preventative action (CAPA), and product impact are thoroughly addressed in investigations. Develops recommendations for action based on procedural requirements, decision flowcharts, and critical thinking.
- Assists in developing and implementing efficient inventory management procedures to improve operations.
- Manages projects to ensure they are completed within the time schedule as required per quality systems and document investigations results
- Makes recommendations for cost savings and process improvements related to inventory management where appropriate.
- Participates and works within ISO 9001 quality standards guidelines in accordance with Contec’s quality goals
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operates forklift, order picker and / or pallet-jack to transport materials
- Contribute to team effort by performing other tasks as appropriate and/or necessary
- Others may be assigned.
- Action Oriented- able to take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Problem Solving- able to make sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Time Management- able to plan and exercise conscious control of time spent on specific activities, especially to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.
- Communication- able to accurately and effectively receive, interpret, and convey information.
- Team-oriented - works well in a team environment; reliable and responsible to others; supports and respects others and appreciates different points of view.
- Performs duties with the highest regard for safety and quality.
- Compliance –able to understand and follow site protocols, policies and procedures.
- Able to demonstrate support and adherence to Contec’s core values: respect for others, doing “whatever it takes” within Contec’s core values, vision and strategic direction, exhibiting integrity, having a tolerance for risk, understanding there is life outside of work, enjoying the ride.
High school diploma plus one to three years’ experience in inventory control and shipping and receiving processes. Advanced computer skills (MS Word , Excel) and ERP system experience required.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed to moving warehouse equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, stretch wrappers, etc.). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to operate a personal computer for entering data and communication purposes. The employee may occasionally be required to operate a forklift and/or pallet jack to move and place product. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Steel-toe safety footwear is required while working on the warehouse floor. The employee must be able to read reports, labels and other identifying information.
