What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Control Supervisor position at Pentel Of America LTD?
Description:
Love to make, create, innovate or inspire?
Then you would love working at Pentel of America!
We have a long-established tradition of supporting self-expression and creativity, exploring boundaries and innovating new writing instruments and art supplies - all while promoting good planet stewardship.
If these sound like things you value, we probably should be working together. :-)
Love to make, create, innovate or inspire?
Then you would love working at Pentel of America!
We have a long-established tradition of supporting self-expression and creativity, exploring boundaries and innovating new writing instruments and art supplies - all while promoting good planet stewardship.
If these sound like things you value, we probably should be working together. :-)
Wage: $26.00 per hour
Core business hours: 4:00 am - 12:30 pm, (flexibility to work overtime when required)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Ins. AD&D, Sup. Life, Vacation, Sick (6), 401K, Holidays (12)
Responsible for meeting company inventory control goals by supervising and coordinating worker activities and performing the following duties.
Essential Duties:
- Responsible for processing and analyzing cycle counts, ABC analysis, inventory adjustments, job tickets, internal orders, replenishments (MIN/MAX planning) and assist in the slotting of inventory.
- Perform internal audits covering various areas and activities that effect the inventory at Pentel of America.
- Reviews records for accuracy of information and compliance with established procedures.
- Traces history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records and recommends remedial actions to resolve discrepancies.
- Coordinate fiscal year-end inventory and set procedures.
- Coordinate and perform off site physical inventory audits biannually or as required.
- Responsible for Oracle testing involving inventory control functions and writing necessary procedures.
- Track material transactions on a weekly basis.
- Develop and maintain S.O.P.s for inventory control functions.
- Determines work schedules, and expedites workflow.
- Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
- Responsible for reporting inventory accuracy to management.
- Accountable for accurate, timely, and effective response to shortages and inventory variances.
- Assist in correcting WMS issues (i.e. LPNs, Labels, Line Splits, etc.) as needed.
- Assist in updating/improving WMS Rules in order to improve efficiency.
- Work with TQC to implement and improve Lot Control functionality.
- Maintain safety programs to ensure effective equipment utilization and safety measures are followed by all Inventory Control personnel.
- Cross-train in all other functional areas of warehouse and inventory management including inventory control, picking, transportation management and shipping to maintain flexibility of resource requirements across warehouse value chain
- Regular attendance and punctuality are an essential duty including time management
CONTACTS:
- Internal: Managers
- External: Suppliers and service providers
Education and/or Experience:
- Associates degree or equivalent work experience
- Min. 1 year of hands on inventory control experience.
- Experience in researching and reconciling inventory variances.
- A.P.I.C.S is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills and General Abilities:
- Knowledge of Oracle inventory management module preferred
- Knowledge of cycle counting and inventory reconciliation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong hands-on leadership and organizational skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
- Ability to interact professionally with all levels of management and to lead and motivate line-level staff
- Ability to provide leadership in performing daily activity including clear communication of instructions
- Working knowledge in W.M.S. and Inventory Control Application preferred (Oracle application experience is preferred)
- Working knowledge of Radio Frequency technology including R.F. gun navigation and task management is preferred
- Prioritize competing and interdependent tasks to meet aggressive deadlines
- Working knowledge of principle safety concerns within a warehouse & distribution environment
- Attention to detail
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Certificates, Licenses, or Registration in related field
Other Special Skills and Abilities:
- Strong supervisory experience in training, directing, coaching, motivating, and executing a dynamic, fast pace warehouse team with differing levels of skill to achieve expected performance and quality standards
- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows application and Microsoft Office software
- PC Desktop knowledge and usage required
- Maintaining flexibility and demonstrating the ability to proactively work with a variety of situations
- Takes appropriate action to ensure system is operating proficiently
- Resolves general issues as they occur in a professional and timely manner
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Frequent sitting
- Must be flexible to work overtime
- Frequent walking
- Prolonged visual acuity necessary to view VDT
- Frequent standing
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
- Infrequent lifting up to 50lbs
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to use RF unit
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Ability to work in a fast pace, high volume distribution environment.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace.Salary : $26
