What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Control Specialist position at Horsburgh & Scott Company?
Job Summary
The Inventory Specialist will be responsible for receiving and accounting for all parts and materials procured for jobs within the Plant by ensuring they are identified against Bill of Material, labeled, records into inventory, and staged in a location aligning with the specific job. Responsibilities also include loading and unloading trucks, organizing inventory, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and all other duties as assigned.
Primary Responsibilities
- Receive and allocate inventory materials purchased from outside vendors
- Receive and allocate inventory manufactured parts from the shop floor.
- Verifying the materials and parts received are consistent with that with which was ordered, to include quantity and quality via the provided MRP BOM (Bill of Material).
- Label, input, and store each component’s location and quantity into the appropriate database (MRP or Microsoft Excel).
- Stage all materials and components with predetermined location within specific to each job during the staging phase for assembly.
- Maintain an updated account of received components per specific project.
- Collaborates with internal departments (i.e., Purchasing, Shipping & Receiving, Project Management) to locate missing materials or parts, and/or communicating to the appropriate party, any missing, incorrect, or damaged parts or materials.
- Store and maintain all related documentation with respect to each part or material received.
- Assist other members of the group as necessary to help complete the overall workload.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in shipping and receiving highly preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Capable of safely operating cranes and tow motors to move materials.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong time management skills and capable of handling multiple priorities, problem solving.
- Basic computer skills, MS Office applications, data entry skills and knowledge of ERP system required.
- Highly organized and flexibility required.
- Ability to lift heavy objects and operate material handling equipment.
- Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
