Inventory Control Coordinator

Job Purpose: The Inventory Control Coordinator is responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing the inventory of goods within the warehouses and service vehicles. This role involves monitoring inventory levels, conducting regular audits, ensuring proper stock levels, and coordinating with operations teams to streamline inventory processes. The coordinator will also work closely with sales and operations to ensure the efficient flow of goods and the accurate documentation of inventory data.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned:

Inventory Management:

• Oversee inventory levels, ensuring they align with the company’s needs and projections.
• Perform regular inventory audits and cycle counts to maintain accuracy and prevent discrepancies.
• Ensure proper storage and organization of products within the warehouse.
• Track inventory movements, update records, and verify stock levels.
• Maintain a current parts listing in the Blue Cow software and create new part numbers as needed.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Maintain and update accurate inventory records in the Blue Cow software.
• Prepare and generate reports on stock levels, inventory trends, and discrepancies.
• Identify and investigate inventory discrepancies, working with other departments to resolve issues.

Coordination with Operations Teams:

• Work closely with the warehouse, purchasing, and logistics teams to ensure inventory levels meet operational needs.
• Coordinate with the operations team to forecast inventory demands and ensure timely stock replenishments.
• Assist in coordinating order fulfillment, ensuring products are available for shipment when required.
• Train and support new employees who interact with burner parts inventory. This will include office staff who schedule service appointments and perform service billing, Service Technicians who utilize Blue Cow tablet technology, staff who order and receive parts and equipment, and salespersons who generate quotes within Blue Cow.

Process Improvement:

• Recommend improvements to inventory control processes and procedures to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist in the development and implementation of inventory control policies and best practices.

Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure that inventory is stored in compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe inventory area to minimize errors and risks.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proven experience in inventory control, warehouse management, or supply chain operations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to analyze data and create reports.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to managing inventory issues.
• Must be able to work 40 hours a week. 
• Travel required

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent (Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred).

At least 1-year energy services experience is preferred.

 LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Has the ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to use calculator, ruler or other tools needed to perform duties.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, proficiency in Microsoft Excel is critical. The ideal candidate will have basic database skills, knowledge of inventory management systems, and experience with other analytical and reporting tools.

LICENSES

Maine Driver’s License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NOTE: These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job.  It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.

R. H. Foster is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.