What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Receiving Clerk - Nicholasville, KY position at R.J. Corman Railroad Group?
Accountability: Responsible for the management of all material (component) movement in the Signaling Company including inventory storage, documentation, shipping, and receiving.
Responsibilities:
- Incoming Receiving of all materials into the Wire Shop and placement into proper storage locations.
- Labeling material and input of materials electronically into D365 MRP system.
- Ensure stock areas are properly laid out and labeled, materials are properly stored, stock is secured in designated area, and aisles are clear and safe.
- Assist in shipping of finished goods to customers by loading and unloading of trucks and containers.
- Able to use fork-lift and other powered palletized equipment.
- Review Bill of Materials and pull material into kits for wire shop wire techs to enable on-time wiring.
- Responsible for accuracy of inventory counts with the assistance of Inventory Manger and other inventory personnel.
- Review and request any warehouse material transfers.
- Close out all sales orders/work orders/purchase orders for material receipt.
- Help coordinate, monitor and track daily shipments of Signaling materials from Suppliers.
- Assist with quarterly inventory forecast models and projections
- Assist with cycle counts and year-end inventory coordination with Corporate Accounting/Finance and External Audit Team, investigating variances and taking corrective action.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Shop Wiring Production, Materials, and Quality to achieve cost reduction targets.
- Inventory management includes but not limited to: specialized signaling equipment, commodity electrical supplies, wire & cable, field signaling materials, and other inventory as needed.
- Other duties as required
- Support concerns or issues with suppliers or customers.
Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience:
- High school diploma is required.
- 1-2 years of prior work experience.
- Requires some understanding of inventory management and MRP systems including shipping and receiving processes.
- Must have the ability to multi-task, analyze data & report findings, and have well-developed problem solving and creative solution skills.
- Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ability to learn MRP (D365 – AX).
- Highly developed people skills with demonstrated experience with all levels of personnel; and fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
Physical Requirements: Mobility to participate in travel if required to customer and supplier locations; lifting of up to 50 pounds in the performance of duties.
Environmental Conditions: Performs duties primarily in office / shop environment, in and around moving vehicles. Occasionally performs duties in warehouse environment. Limited exposure to weather elements; and appropriate PPE required.
Major or Unusual Problems: Acquisition and inventory management of parts under short timeframes within a rapidly growing company. Necessity to be available, solve and expedite problems to ensure adequate coverage for responding to problems.
R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to a safe and drug free workplace. R.J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company.
