What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Specialist position at EDA Staffing Inc?
As the Inventory Specialist, your job will be learning all of Our customers and items so that you can make sure we always have what they need on time and in full. You will work across all departments. Your main duties include ensuring inventory count is up-to-date, logging all inventory in our ERP software program, and ensuring that quantities of products, materials, and supplies are maintained at all times.Duties and Responsibilities : Keep track of raw materials, finished goods, shipments, incoming deliveries, and stockDigitally manage inventory and create inventory reports in our ERP systemsPrevent shortages of supply and manage unexpected shortagesOrder consumables as needed & as directedReconcile inventory differences between physical stock and digital data in cold and PierReview incoming and outgoing ordersCreate, update, and maintain supplier purchasing files that are complete with pricing informationWork with production manager to ensure the proper movement on raw materials and finished goods in our software systems.Use software system to preform production reportsBack up to the Inventory Manger. Will need to do the following in their absence.Manages all freezer(s) and blast freezer inventoriesMaintain financial objectives by properly scheduling deliveries of raw materials to the correct locations, accuracy of pulls, efficiency of pulls; and accuracy of the inventory.Responsible for scheduling all incoming packaging and raw materials for outside storage facilities.Notifies us if customers’ orders are not filled completely or if they didn’t shipNotifies Purchasing, Production Manager when raw materials are running low.Ensures QA is made aware of all frozen incoming items for quality checksEnsures all production supervisors sign paperwork properly with name, date, and piece count when receiving product into PR location.Ensures team members are keeping freezer doors shut to eliminate warm / cold air from entering.Performs additional duties as assigned by the Plant Manager, including but not limited to Production & inventory responsibilities . Skills Required : Must possess good sense and sound judgement.Ability to grasp complex concepts easily.Must be organized, attentive to details and have an analytical mind.Must be able to prioritize projects and meet critical deadlines.Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.Ability to operate in a systematic and logical manner.Must be proficient with inventory software, including excel and word and be able to create and analyzing trend reports.Must possess good verbal and written communications skills.Emphasis on flexibility, creative approach and problem solving.Measurements of Performance : Provides accurate and timely reporting.Contributes to a harmonious work environment, enhancing cooperation and productivityWork with all departments to minimize slow turning products and packagingTraining Requirements : Completion of all general safety requirements.GMP procedures.Product knowledge and customer requirements.OHSA knowledge requirements.Government requirements Personal Protective Equipment : The use of gloves, hair net, work boots and safety glasses are required when on production floorEducation and Experience Required : High School Graduate and some additional professional education.At least 5 years of related work experience. Work Environment : Production floor administration officeFast paced, High traffic area, and moderate noise levelsWorking side by side other department managers and supervisors