What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Control Manager position at NEFCO Construction Supply LLC?
Description
Job Duties:
- Put in order and file packing slips from previous day
- Research queues concerning possible receiving errors and/or invoices that do not match what was received
- Resolve discrepancies with accounting regarding invoices, packing slips, and receiver reports
- Sign off on problem freight before it leaves receiving
- Receive packing slips if receiving is behind
- Schedule incoming freight
- Monitor future freight using container report, open purchase order report, and communication with Director of Purchasing
- Create the return PO for freight claims including a copy of the invoice for filing of freight claim
- Morning walk throughs to look for damaged pallets, locations that need rearranging, replenishment, and generally just make sure inventory is presentable
- Research the review queue adjustments
- Review daily cycle counts: check random counts to verify accuracy
- Create monthly cycle count schedule and oversee its adherence
- Cycle-count all power tool SKU’s the day following their receipt
- Weekly tool cage counts
- Create monthly receiving and inventory plan
- Assist Receiving Manager in planning, organizing, and monitoring the receiving, storage and distribution of all items received either from suppliers or production shops
- Ensure a smooth and consistent operation so material and supplies are stored, slotted, and distributed in an effective and efficient manner as needed to satisfy internal and external stakeholders
- Maintain an equipment structure and level to accomplish the warehouse and receiving mission in a safe and effective manner
- Provide appropriate equipment and racking to ensure the safe transport and storage of all materials
- Research material handling equipment to ensure procurement of the most suitable equipment in terms of performance, safety, reliability, and cost
- Monitor the unloading of all materials into the receiving department, ensuring materials are staged for counting and inspection and receiving reports accurately report material received
- Ensure materials are stored properly to conserve space and comply with safety procedures
- Oversee the rotation of inventories within the warehouses
- Completion of all assigned NEFCO trainings
- Monitor and enforce all NEFCO training initiatives for associates under your supervision.
- Assist in implementation of new training and enhance existing training processes for associates under your supervision.
- Perform ad hoc duties / special requests as assigned.
- Continually re-warehouses product to optimize picking efficiency and minimize errors.
- Review direct reports’ timecards, ensuring employees’ time is accurately recorded and complete.
- Approve employee timecards at the end of each period, prior to supervisor deadline.
- Work with employees to resolve errors (missing punches, adjustments, etc.).
- Review and approve PTO requests.
Responsible for upholding the Leader’s Safety Six protocol:
- Don’t tolerate unsafe acts
- Identify and fix unsafe conditions
- Report EVERY incident
- Conduct accident investigations
- Communicate with HR about incidents and subsequent investigations.
- WALK THE TALK
Monday – Friday (Occasional Saturday)
- Typically 45-50 hours
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Must have a track record of being a results-oriented person who has worked in industrial warehousing/distribution operations for 5 years
- Must be effective communicator up, down and across the organization
- High school diploma (or equivalent); college degree preferred
- Ability to use NEFCO’s ERP software system
- Ability to use warehouse layouts for planning purposes
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, or Outlook
- Basic computer skills
- Must have a positive, hard-working attitude
- Ability to establish priorities, work independently and little supervision
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to stand on concrete floor for long periods of time
- Must be able to work in various climate conditions such as cold, heat, humidity for an extended period of time
- Ability to crouch, stoop, kneel, crawl and twist for lifting
- Ability to safely as much as 50 lbs.
- Ability to review and interpret computer images and written documents
- Analytical ability including basic math skills
- Ability to operate warehouse equipment (including forklifts) and be recertified
- Must be detail-oriented and hands on ‘roll up the sleeves’ type with aptitude for multi-tasking and adapting to a fast-paced environment with ever changing priorities
- Must have effective interpersonal skills with ability to direct, coach, support, and delegate to associates