Inventory Control/Materials Lead

Responsible for the coordination of warehousing, purchasing/receiving, and handling of materials. Oversees transport of materials to and from location and ensures material needs are met.

Job Summary:

• Accepts and signs for all incoming deliveries from distributors and/or suppliers.
• Processes returns for any defective or incorrect items.
• Checks shipping invoices to ensure all items are accounted for.
• Collaborates with plant management to determine supply needs and prepares purchase orders.
• Contacts seller or distributor to resolve shipment discrepancies.
• Ensures inventory accuracy, conducts regular cycle counts, and maintains Kanban’s.
• Processes transfers for shipments relocating to other locations.
• Processes payment for invoices upon receipt of delivery.
• Maintains records of all received shipments.
• Conducts inventory of all plant direct and indirect materials and logs data into inventory database.
• Contacts distributor to inquire about shipment delays or problems.
• Works with Inventory Control Clerk to ensure stock room is clean, organized, and fully stocked.
• Reports any major or unresolved shipment delays or problems to plant management.
• Assists with unloading shipments from delivery truck as needed.
• Stores, restocks, and shelves delivery items as needed.

Job Qualifications:

• High school Diploma or GED required.
• Six or more months of related experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and higher education strongly preferred.
• Prior experience receiving in materials from a purchasing order in the inventory program strongly preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate organizational skills and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare basic reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written or verbal form.
• Ability to show information in presentation or diagram form.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and maneuver up to 40 pounds.
• Basic knowledge of inventory software systems for the purpose of shipping and billing.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Frequently exposed to an office and manufacturing/industrial environment.

Big Tex Trailers strives to provide a safe, drug free and alcohol-free environment for its employees and guests.  The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or military status.