What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Control Specialist position at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions?
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Materials Manager to join our team at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and controlling materials and product inventory. As a Materials Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient operation of our manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities
Required Skills & Qualifications:
•Bachelor's degree
•5 years of experience in materials management, production control, or inventory management within a manufacturing environment.
•Strong understanding of ERP systems.
•Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Just-in-Time (JIT), and Six Sigma principles.
•Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
•Effective leadership and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
•Experience with demand planning is a plus.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data analytics, and inventory management tools.
Total Rewards and Benefits
We are seeking an experienced Materials Manager to join our team at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and controlling materials and product inventory. As a Materials Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient operation of our manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement material planning strategies to support production schedules and demand forecasts.
- Oversee inventory control processes, ensuring accurate stock levels, cycle counts, and minimal excess or obsolete inventory.
- Develop goals and standards of performance for the team, ensure development of team members for capable successions, communicate, and enforce safety and quality expectations, and policies and procedures.
- Monitor and improve material flow efficiency throughout the manufacturing process.
- Manage production control activities, including scheduling and coordination with production teams.
- Implement and maintain ERP system for inventory and production planning.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements related to material handling and storage.
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to implement process improvements and lean manufacturing principles.
- Develop KPIs and reporting to track performance metrics related to inventory and production efficiency.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
•Bachelor's degree
•5 years of experience in materials management, production control, or inventory management within a manufacturing environment.
•Strong understanding of ERP systems.
•Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Just-in-Time (JIT), and Six Sigma principles.
•Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
•Effective leadership and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
•Experience with demand planning is a plus.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data analytics, and inventory management tools.
Total Rewards and Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
- Matching 401(k) Contribution
- Health Savings Account
- Up to 3 Weeks Vacation
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Annual Bonus Eligibility
- Educational Reimbursement
- Matching Gift Program
