Inventory Control

Winnebago Industries is a leading manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle products under the iconic Winnebago, Grand Design, Chris-Craft, Newmar, and Barletta Boats brands. Our 6,300 team members across Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota, and Florida deliver on our vision to be the trusted leader in outdoor lifestyle solutions by providing unmatched innovation, quality, and service in the industries we engage.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to providing a safe and engaging environment where you can be passionate about the work you do and have opportunities to learn and grow.

Primary Objective of Position: Assist in the entire process of Inventory Control throughout Winnebago Towables. Work closely with Purchasing Agent & Line Buyers, as well as production employees.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Monitor any scrap/salvaged tags to enter in the monthly report to reorder or repair.
• Issue VRA reports to suppliers and work with suppliers to have materials picked up.
• Process VRA through the system to completion.
• Cycle counts - Enter purchase orders and complete weekly cycle counts.
• Vendor cycle counts - Enter purchase orders, verify counts quantity, and log purchasing and usage trends.
• Analyze packing slips by verifying dates, signatures, PO numbers, and discrepancies.
• Control inventory of raw materials and finished goods to ensure product availability meets customer needs.
• Create or issue any part cards that are needed.
• Balance inventory items at the request of Purchasing Agent
• Items that will become obsolete (model change)
• Items that are an issue for Group Leaders/Receiving
• Key in receipts, inventory transfers and inventory adjustments
• Daily Shortage Walk
• Document daily issues that production is seeing/having with material
• Assist with Plant transfers (in or out)
• Maintain & Update Parts Cards
• Fill in Line Buyer when not in office
• Vendor Returns
• Packing Slips
• Cycle Counts
• Coordinate with Suppliers on exchanging defective material
• Enter & maintain monthly salvage report
• Help find solutions to material that will become obsolete
• Assist with analyzing ways to help reduce plant damage to inventory
• Will look for trends on high damage items so that we can stop the cause
• Assist Group Leaders with prep for quarterly Inventories
  
  

Education & Experience

• Minimum of high school diploma (required)
• Minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience
• Forklift experience
• Ability to understand and analyze engineering prints
• Purchasing accreditation is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft with extensive use and understanding of Excel
• Problem solving skills & creative thinking
• Self-motivated with drive for success
  
  

Physical Demands

• Able to bend, lift and reach frequently
• Able to lift 6 to 50 pounds
• Elevated work
• Climbing up and down table
• Able to work early hours
  
  

At Winnebago, we believe ALL people are leaders and hold each other accountable to high expectations.

Leadership Expectations

• Connect with Purpose
• Be inclusive ; seek out different perspectives.
• Focus on the Customer ; put yourself in the customer's shoes.
• Communicate Clearly ; say what needs to be said and listen.
• Execute with Excellence
• Explore Possibilities ; ask, "What if?" and embrace new ideas.
• Set Direction ; prioritize, plan, and align; balance thinking and action.
• Drive Results ; get the right things done; work with a sense of urgency.
• Build the Future
• Transform the Road Ahead ; anticipate opportunities; seek new opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Navigate Change ; be agile and flexible; take on new challenges.
• Inspire Growth ; help each other improve; commit to personal development.
  

Benefits

If you are the right candidate for this position, as a Winnebago Team Member you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life Insurance, Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Holiday and Vacation Pay
  
  

Winnebago Towables is an Equal Opportunity Employer.