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Inventory Control Coordinator 

Who we are:  

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.  

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.  

Who we are looking for: 

We are searching for an Inventory Control Coordinator to be based out of our Louisville, KY manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this person will be responsible for managing raw material and finished goods inventory to meet distribution demands.  The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience managing an inventory control program.  Experience in lean manufacturing or a business system-based company is a plus.

What you’ll do:  

• Administrate inventory cycle counts (daily/monthly/annually) and enter adjustments into system.  Develop and maintain SOPs for inventory control processes.  
• Receive and issue finished goods into a computer database.
• Troubleshoot quantity discrepancies with manufacturing and inspection personnel utilizing inventory movement reports in JDE, actual receipts, physical counts and shipping packing slips to investigate discrepancies. 
• Prepare cycle count reports and maintain spreadsheets to track reconciled vs. non reconciled cycle counts. Utilize the documentation to facilitate the cycle count process. 
• Participate in physical inventory activities which includes creating cycle counts in JDE, communicating details with the shipping department, and processing inventory adjustments as necessary. 
• Administrate plant raw materials end-of-month physical inventory, including performing cycle counts for reconciling variances in raw materials weekly as part of month end reporting in JDE. 
• Manage raw material additives and resin purchases and inventories and serve as main point of contact for all material stock items, schedules deliveries for raw material purchases and ensure readily available supply of materials to meet production needs. 
• Gather and enter data for the Recycled Usage report. 
• Coordinate vendor communication regarding raw material deliveries. Analyze inventory data to ensure the plant does not run out of raw materials, resin, wood, gaskets, etc. 
• Reconcile all daily and weekly cycle counts of finished goods based on the final determinations including any approved variances within percentage and dollar maximums.  
• Perform inventory sub-ledger responsibilities including reconciling the Inventory Control subledger to the General Ledger to identify variances. 

What you’ll bring:    

• Minimum 5 years of inventory control experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, supply chain preferred; High school diploma required 
• Knowledge of Inventory Control software, i.e., JDE, Sage required 
• Experience and knowledge of Lean Daily Management principles preferred  
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook required 
• Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues 
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills 
• Good understanding of basic math required for quick and accurate counting and calculations 
• Attention to detail, accuracy, time management and organization  
• All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability. 

Within 3 months, you’ll:   

• Complete your Atkore Immersion Program
• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore’s Business System through Lean Daily Management and the Strategy Deployment Process. 
• Understand company culture and the Atkore Business System (ABS) 
• Become familiar with each product line that is manufactured at the Louisville KY facility

Atkore is a six time Great Place to Work© certified company and a three time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.  

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!  

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $45,280 - $62,260. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives. 

Benefits available include: 

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law 

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.  

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.