What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Operations Controller position at Weir Group?
Inventory Operations Controller
Location: West Valley City, UT
Work Arrangement: Onsite, Full Time
Shift: Monday- Friday 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM
What we do at Weir
We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.
Make your impact
You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.
What you’ll do
Inventory Management: Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy across all warehouses, including inside, outside, offsite, and consignment locations, ensuring accuracy levels between 98% and 99.9%.
Daily Operations: Perform daily cycle counts, audits, and manage inbound inventory flow from internal and external suppliers to support operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement: Conduct root cause analysis on discrepancies, develop corrective action plans, and apply Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen principles to enhance process efficiency and quality control.
Collaboration & Communication: Coordinate with distribution management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Accounting teams to ensure smooth material flow, resolve vendor discrepancies, and reconcile inventory variances.
Reporting & Analysis: Analyze inventory data to identify trends and anomalies, prepare and present reports to management and cross-functional teams to support decision-making.
Annual Inventory: Lead and execute the annual physical inventory process, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.
Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required to support inventory operations and coordination across sites.
What you’ll bring
Must-haves:
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and Charts.
Experience with SAP ERP systems (ECC and/or EWM preferred).
Proven inventory management experience with strong attention to detail and ownership of quality control.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a solution-oriented mindset
Ability to troubleshoot effectively and supporting continuous improvement processes
Certification or proficiency in Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, or continuous improvement methodologies.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate interdepartmentally.
Self-motivated and driven with a high level of ownership over process efficiency.
Benefits:
Competitive Compensation
Excellent Health / Dental / Vision Options
5% 401(k) Retirement Match
15 days Paid Time Off in first year
11 Paid Holidays per year
Flexibility in your schedule
Why join Weir?
We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.
We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.
We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.
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