What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Specialist position at CPM Crown?
CPM Holdings, Inc. is a diversified leading global supplier of process equipment and engineered technologies that sustainably feed, fuel, and build a better world. With its growing family of 17 market-leading product brands, CPM serves a variety of industries including animal feed, consumer food, green energy, advanced materials and sustainable packaging. Founded in 1883, CPM has 1,700 employees across 36 facilities on 4 continents with presence in 150 countries. From the foods you eat to the fuels you require, CPM plays an important role in making the world more efficient and more sustainable.
We are the Cedar Valley’s best kept secret! CPM recently moved in to a new 173,000 square foot facility in Waterloo, Iowa to support our record growth, This facility is our Center of Excellence, and our processes include fabrications, welding, machining, assembly and paint. For more information, visit OneCPM.com.
Reporting to the Production Scheduler & Material Handling Supervisor, the Inventory Specialist will be responsible for coordinating, planning, and performing shop floor activities supporting our incredible growth in both our new equipment and aftermarket businesses. This position will utilize SAP and Excel tools to ensure the right material is in the right place at the right times.. This role will collaborate with others to guarantee material availability and inventory planning are synchronized for optimum customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
We are the Cedar Valley’s best kept secret! CPM recently moved in to a new 173,000 square foot facility in Waterloo, Iowa to support our record growth, This facility is our Center of Excellence, and our processes include fabrications, welding, machining, assembly and paint. For more information, visit OneCPM.com.
Reporting to the Production Scheduler & Material Handling Supervisor, the Inventory Specialist will be responsible for coordinating, planning, and performing shop floor activities supporting our incredible growth in both our new equipment and aftermarket businesses. This position will utilize SAP and Excel tools to ensure the right material is in the right place at the right times.. This role will collaborate with others to guarantee material availability and inventory planning are synchronized for optimum customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Report and analyze questionable stocking processes and levels
- Conduct inventory cycle counts of items in stock to ensure accuracy
- Root cause variances in inventory
- Pull and issue parts (using SAP) from stock for production jobs
- Support outbound shipments according to procedure
- Plan for LTL, FTL, and courier shipments
- Pay attention to levels of shipping/packing materials and order as needed
- Finalize paperwork for new equipment shipments
- Develop and implement inventory operational standards for staff compliance
- Utilize computer systems to electronically track inventory flow, scan stock, and reconcile inventory
- Coordinate aftermarket deliveries to customers
- Record information for periodic inventory reconciliation
- Coordinate and manage daily physical part counts
- Team with purchasing and operations personnel to ensure optimal inventory levels
- Review and recommend inventory stocking levels for aftermarket support
- Follow all company’s procedures and protocols
- Build positive relationships with coworkers
- Grow into being able to self-manage your day and expectations rather than needing to be directed
- Must be able to work independently with little supervision
- Familiarity with warehousing and/or manufacturing environments
- Strong organizational, planning, and critical technical skills
- Ability to prioritize several competing needs and focus on the details while not losing sight of the big picture
- Ability to read and understand work instructions
- Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly
- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access) with PowerBI preferred
- SAP One Experience Preferred
- Lean DNA experience preferred
- Ability to use data to drive decisions
