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Inventory Control Lead
- Job Title
- Inventory Control Lead
- Job ID
- 27738443
- Location
- Chattanooga, TN, 37410
- Other Location
- Description
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BUILT TO CONNECT
Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Lead the day-to-day functions of running the department, prepare and run reports, and any other duties as assigned.
Key Deliverables- Perform inventory cycle counts.
- Assist the inventory controls manager in accordance with the organizations polices and applicable laws.
- Plan, execute and reconcile physical inventories between systems and counts.
- Monitor all inventory issues and ensure effective resolutions for all.
- Achieve specific procurement goals and provide support to others while following established procurement systems and protocols.
Key Activities & Responsibilities- Monitors and maintains current inventory levels, and paperwork.
- Responsible for daily inventory control transactions including adjustments, discrepancies, vendor returns, etc.
- Coordinate with stockroom personnel and purchasing in regard to expense inventory replenishment.
- Responsible for maintaining build-ahead parts inventory by opening and managing jobs to replenish stock as required by major jobs and sales orders, taking into consideration seasonal demand.
- Responsible for reporting pertaining to inventory values, raw materials, quantity and value adjustments, count discrepancies, etc.
- Provide daily support for cycle count program, including determining cycle count rows, analyzing discrepancies, keying counts, and justifying discrepancies.
- Provide support for all aspects of Physical Inventory, including raw material books, cycle count sheets, tags, distribution of inventory sheets, problem solving and coordination, updating counts and final inventory closure.
- Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
- Monitors and maintains current inventory levels, track batches and paperwork.
- Work directly with all Astec departments to maintain proper inventory control procedures.
- Special Projects as required.
- Follow company policies and procedures at all times.
- Follow proper safety rules and procedures at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:- High school diploma or equivalent certification is required.
- 4+ years of experience required.
- Minimum two years’ experience in MS Word and Windows required.
- General knowledge of Epicor inventory and material transactions preferred.
- Basic computer skills are required, including MS Word, Windows, Excel, and Outlook.
- Good telephone etiquette is required with the ability to handle customer and employee calls.
- Ability to type 45 to 55 words per minute required.
- Ability to work under pressure with deadlines is required.
- Ability to effectively work as a member of a team is required.
- Prefer two years inventory control experience in a support related function
Supervisor and Leadership Expectations
Must be able to effectively communicate and work with others in support of daily inventory control procedures and coordination of physical inventory.
Our Culture and Values
Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.- Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
- Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
- Respect for all individuals
- Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
- Safety, quality, and productivity as means to ensure success
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Manufacturing Environment
Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.
