Warehouse Inventory Control Assistant Jobs in Oak Ridge, TN

POSITION SUMMARY

Kelvion is seeking to hire an Inventory Cycle Counter Lead to perform various duties in accordance with day-to-day monitoring and transferring of inventory through the performance of cycle counting and material transactions (verifications and transfers) to ensure that all materials are properly verified and are reflective of reported inventory in the EPR system. These activities primarily include counting of physical inventory as assigned by supervisor, executing material transfer transactions in the ERP system, providing material transport team with inter-plant BOL details for shipments from the ERP system. Cycle Count employees further assist Warehouse, Production, Quality, Engineering, Customer Service, and Finance coworkers in identifying, locating, and communicating material discrepancies.

OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

To perform counts and execute transactions that ensures the integrity of inventory accounting, and that inventory reporting (physical on-hand versus ERP counts) are accurate and in accordance with company policies, while acting as a role model for cycle counter co-workers as the team strives to complete work according to the work instructions and/or company policies.

PRIMARY CUSTOMER FOCUS

To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, safety and functionality, is evident in the work completed by the Cycle Counter Team, guaranteeing customer satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Coach and train co-workers on procedures and work instructions specific to identifying and communicating discrepancies in reported quantities and locations of inventory and verify discrepancies are reported to Inventory Control Lead.
• Transact inter-plant material transactions efficiently and effectively so Material Handling co-workers and deliver on-time to Production schedules.
• Verify product location and material picking cadence follows FIFO objective and communicate any inconsistencies to the Inventory Control Lead.
• Adhere to all cycle counting and material control procedures and policies.
• Always exhibit good interpersonal skills and a pleasant demeanor.
• Support all planned physical inventories by verifying proper labeling of product and locations, and count, document, and communicate physical inventory. Support cycle counters if a concern or question arises as part of the work assigned by Inventory Control Lead.
• Ability to work non-standard hours as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES – Safety

• Safely and efficiently lead team to perform tasks in warehouse and production environment.
• Report any property damage, safety incidents (including near misses) or material damages immediately to Inventory Control Lead, Warehouse Manager / Regional Management.

RESPONSIBILITIES – Quality

• To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce.
• Will adhere to all quality requirements that are inside of the Quality Management system.
• Understand and comply with all facets of the 5S and Safety Program.

RESPONSIBILITIES – Corporate / Site

• To be part of & to promote Knoxville Standard of Excellence which incorporates high standard of ethical behavior, to promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and one team culture.
• All employees are expected to follow government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES)

• Computer skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn various functions assigned within the ERP (Syteline, SAP or other) manufacturing system.
• Communications Skills: Ability to receive, listen, and understand in-coming messages (Teams and Telecom), verbal, and written communication from Shipping & Receiving, Engineering, Finance, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain co-workers, outside transportation firms and supplier documentation.
• Reasoning: Ability to apply general rules to determine resolutions of requests and be able to process numbers as needed to assess quantities and transactional (ERP System) history to assess and communicate inventory accounting accuracy.
• Strong understanding of inventory management practices such as ABC analysis and cycle counting.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels)

• High school diploma or GED required, with an Associate’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years prior experience in shipping, inventory control, material handling, and/or receiving in a manufacturing / factory environment preferred.
• Good analytical and logistical thinking abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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 frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands, arms, and shoulders. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee must regularly hand lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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