Inventory Specialist - International Automotive Components

We have an opening for an Inventory Analyst to join our team, this candidate must have a great work ethic, a high sense of urgency, and dynamic energy.

General Job Duties

• To exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment.

• To demonstrate problem-solving skills in a work environment striving for continuous improvement.

• Follow Company policies and display conduct expected of IAC employees as described in the Work Plant and Work Safety Rules.

• Adhere to all safety and health objectives, policies, and procedures of IAC to provide for a safe and healthful workplace. Work safely at all times and report any unsafe conditions to your supervisor to correct the situation. Report all accidents and near misses on time when they occur.

• Maintain proper ergonomics at all times when performing assigned tasks.

• To perform daily cross-functional job assignments in all areas of your assigned department per the established procedures and work guidance.

• Participate and support all lean, continuous improvement programs, initiatives, and activities.

• Clean all assigned work areas after completion of the required work according to 5s standards.

• Maintain proper radio etiquette when using company radios, PA System, and/or phone, business use only.

• Maintain professionalism when representing the company.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Specific Job Duties:

• Establish a monthly cycle count program to ensure all A class items are counted monthly, all B items quarterly, and all C items semi-annually.

• Develop the program to ensure all items are counted on a 10-month cycle with counts being distributed equally every month

• Plan and coordinate the four-wall physical inventory for the plant on a semi-annual basis

• Develop a Practical Problem-solving/Root Cause pro forma to understand and correct cycle variances out of tolerance

• Direct the daily activities of the hourly cycle counters to ensure program objectives are being met

• Maintain accurate inventories of component materials and finished goods product within the plant

• Work with Manufacturing Operations and Quality and Engineering to ensure all scrap, quality hold, and Engineering samples are being properly accounted for to ensure record accuracy

• After properly reviewing all cycle counts, prepare and submit weekly all cycle variance for management approval and sign off

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 3-4 years experience or 5-7 years experience in a related field

Experience Requirements

• Excellent computer including typing and the use of Microsoft Excel and Word

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to read, write, and perform non-complex mathematical calculations

• Ability to pay attention to detail, multi-task, and follow direction

• Experience with QAD, MP2 and AS400

• Experience and working knowledge of OEM portals

• Work with minimal direction and supervision

Training Requirements

• This position will be required to travel to other facilities or training locations as well as on-site training as needed.

PPE Requirements

• This position requires the use of eye protection and hearing protection and any PPE specific to the task being performed.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand on feet and/or sit 8-12 hours a day and lift up to 40lbs on an occasional basis and 15 lbs regularly. Must be able to perform overhead work as well as work below the waist.