What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Control Specialist position at DCI?
Inventory Control Specialist:
The primary focus of this position will be to monitor and improve transactional integrity of DCI inventory to maintain an accurate inventory count. Responsible for ensuring Inventory Control Associates day to day output of counts are reconciled. Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels and departments of a manufacturing organization. This will include data entry, investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies, assisting with cycle counts, and training department leads on processes related to inventory control.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: (include, but not limited to):
- Month End Duties – including updating counts, monthly reports, etc. The Inventory Control Specialist is required to stay until all supply chain duties are complete for the month.
- Manage DCI’s daily cycle count program
- Lead Annual Physical Inventory
- Reconcile adjustments from physical inventory
- Work with material handling staff to ensure integrity of inventory to support orders
- Assist with Inventory Cycle Counting functions
- Investigate inventory shortages and discrepancies
- Track and perform root cause analysis on inventory adjustments
- Identify areas of improvement and work with Manager on sustainable corrective actions
- Setup and maintain kanban cards
Educational and Skill Requirements:
- Attendance/Punctuality – Consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
- Dependability – Follow instructions; respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions; keep commitments; complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Problem Solving – Identify and assist in resolving problems in timely manner; work well in group problem solving situations.
- Data Analysis – Use data from ERP to resolve and improve inventory management.
- Interpersonal – Focus on solving conflict positively; keep emotions under control; remain open to new ideas and be willing to try new things; participate in meetings; listens and gets clarification when needed.
- Teamwork – Balance team and individual responsibilities; give and welcome feedback; contribute to building a positive team spirit.
- Data Entry – Quickly and accurately follow scheduling procedures to generate weekly schedules.
- Adaptability – Adapt to changes in the work environment or schedule and manage delays or unexpected events.
- Safety and Security – Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
- A degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience required.
- Ability to perform basic math skills.
- MRP/ERP system experience or database management a requirement, Aptean Intuitive experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able for stand for long periods of time
Equipment Used:
- Personal Computer
- Telephone system
Work Schedule:
- Ability to work flexible hours, with additional time as needed.
- Less than 1% unplanned absenteeism is expected.
- No more than 40 unexcused hours per calendar year
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $31.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 3 years (Preferred)
- Inventory control: 3 years (Preferred)
- MRP/ERP system: 3 years (Preferred)
- Aptean Intuitive: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $31
