Implementation Associate Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Summary: The Implementation coordinator/Inventory specialist plays a critical role in supporting the internal audit function by evaluating processes, ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls, and identifying risks across nationwide operations. This position is instrumental in driving continuous improvement initiatives across multiple warehouse locations.

Work Hours: Monday to Friday from 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM, 2 Saturday(s) a month from 08:00 AM to 02:00 PM

Seniority Level: Associate

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: This hourly, non-exempt position pays from $22 to $25 per hour, with overtime compensated at 1.5 times the base rate. New hires usually earn between $46,760 and $53,000 annually, or more, depending on experience, overtime hours, and bonuses.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to complete the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning, testing and executing of internal audit activities, and examine and monitor the company’s system of internal controls.
• Work with Director of Audit to monitor internal controls, mitigate risks posed to the organization and provide feedback about audit plans.
• Conduct and manage the physical inventory process nationwide of all products and warehouses a minimum of once per year across 19 locations.
• Monitor and/or conduct physical Inventory counts, analyze variances and reconcile discrepancies. Determine root causes of inventory variances and propose or implement as applicable appropriate corrective actions.
• Conducts audits for management to assess effectiveness of controls and process associated with Receipt of Goods, Shipments, Invoicing, Transfers, Returns, and Drop Shipments.
• Ensures compliance to inventory processes and procedures and makes suggestions for improvements and responsible for ultimate implementation of solutions.
• Identify internal control weaknesses, develop collaborative audit recommendations and submit audit
• reports to supervisor
• Examines all department activities for compliance with management plans and policies.
• Prepares and submits audit findings and makes recommendations to immediate supervisor
• Maintain control of all process documentation.
• Provide high quality work, audit findings and related reports.
• Required facility and space planning. MSI has four geographically situated warehouses namely in California, New Jersey, Chicago and Atlanta. To house so many products imported from various countries requires co-ordination, planning and distribution of the same in respective areas.
• Smooth and flawless work in computers, spreadsheets, statistical analysis , use of high tech tools like scanners, digital cameras, databases, photo shops, video conferencing , on and off web product knowledge.
• Performs additional duties as required and or requested.

Additionally the candidate must meet the following Education and/or Experience requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or experience in a related field
• Ability to travel to locations across the country several times per year.
• Knowledge of measuring work processes to ensure compliance to company and regulatory requirements.
• Working knowledge of PC software (MS-Office, Excel, PowerPoint outlook), and advanced excel skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy required
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus
• Team player and ability to get along with others.
• Problem-solving, presentation skills and multi-tasking ability.

This role has the following physical demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with their hands and arms; and communicate verbally. The employee frequently walks, stands and occasionally sits.
• The employee must occasionally lift, pull and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Benefits: MSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses
• Annual pay increases
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
• Charitable donation matching programs
• Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests

About MSI: Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring tile, countertops, wall and backsplash tile and hardscaping surfaces products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 50 state-of-the-art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI's product line includes an extensive offering of Granite, Quartz, Porcelain, Luxury Vinyl flooring, Slate, Marble, Travertine, Sandstone, Limestone, Quartzite, onyx, stacked stone and pavers imported from over 36 countries on six continents.

Over the years, MSI has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including:

• Top 5 fastest growing companies - OC Business Journal
• Supplier Diversity Award - Home Depot
• #1 Flooring Distributor multiple years in a row - Floor Covering Weekly
• Top Workplaces Award winner multiple times - Top Workplaces
• MSI Founder named the Entrepreneur of the Year - Ernst and Young

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion and belonging for all employees. We provide a work environment that allows all employees to do their best work, free from all forms of discrimination. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military status, religion, disability status, or any other legally protected group. MSI provides reasonable accommodations for all employees and applicants. If you believe you require an accommodation, please speak with your recruiter or a member of our HR team.

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