Inventory Associate

and delays. Facilitates rush orders, prepares standard progress reports, and notifies the organization of opportunities or complexities. Essential Functions / Key Accountabilities: Monitor the flow of materials, components and procedures between departments and outside sites to meet established productions schedules and deadlines Consult with operations management to eliminate schedule inconsistencies and delays Facilitate rush orders, prepare standard progress reports, and notify other departments of opportunities or complexities Manage & monitor inventory levels (sales stock, raw materials, packaging, product returns, also includes reconciling) Coordinate inventory requirements and procurement

with purchasing Oversee records of all stock and provide evaluation reports Daily auditing, reporting, and updating of inventory reports for all outplants Plan and coordinate material movements with logistics/consolidation for cost savings Administrate monthly inventory cycle counting at all locations.

Manage records, reconcile month end closing/inventories, update inventory system Drive metrics, root cause analysis and corrective actions for problem batches and customer complaints Work with manufacturing to identify consumption solutions for non-conforming inventory/product Manage production posting in manufacturing system Ensure entry of Bill of Materials (BOMs) and routing management

in manufacturing system Manage & report to operations potential stock requirements, safety stocks according to sales reports Create drum requests, batch packets, and drum labels Participate and provide accurate-timely information in Sales and Operations (S&OP) meetings Facilitate monthly meeting to evaluate stock levels, cost data, identify old stock, and inventory reduction opportunities for cost savings Fills in and back-up for production management; Facilitates production meetings, manage sales order and raw material movements Manage and communicate daily outplant activity reports (to do lists) Skills: Proficient with internet, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, ability to learn server access and data entry into accounting software Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently and in a team environment Excellent problem-solving, critical decision-making skills, and uses good judgement Excellent data entry with minimal errors Analyzes data and provides management with accurate timely reporting Ability to function in a fast-paced environment Education: Associate degree in Business or related field preferred; or minimum of High School diploma and 5 years of experience in a quality/lab environment Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience with Associate degree or 5 years of experience with a High School diploma Working Conditions: Must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation Primarily works in office environment and on occasion may work remotely with supervisor's agreement Occasionally stand, walk, stoop, bend, reach, and lift up to 25 lbs.