Inventory Control Specialist - Forward March Inc.

Forward March Inc. is collaborating with a leading global industrial manufacturing company delivering innovative solutions to customers that span many industries including transportation, construction, industrial, agriculture, retail and energy. The company aims to expedite Veterans and military spouses towards significant career opportunities in this industry. Job description below:

Under the direction of the Shipping and Receiving Area Manager, the Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for managing inventory control and processes of finished, unfinished goods and raw material. Effective & timely communication with supply chain, customers and the warehouse team are critical to success. This position is accountable to maintain/improve safety, cost, schedule, and performance metrics. The Inventory Control Specialist will be responsible for continuous improvement, utilizing transformation tools, standard work & visual performance measures for inventory control & processes. A highly organized and detailed oriented, self-motivated problem solver with a high sense of urgency is required for this position for a three hundred plus union facility in Chilton, WI.

Responsibilities:

• Protect the accuracy, integrity, and salability of inventory, through the adherence to standard operating procedures and meeting physical inventory and/or cycle count accuracy expectations
• Ability to work in a team environment focusing on meeting Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost standards
• With Operations support execute daily cycle counts 
• Participate in Lean Transformation efforts, including 6S initiatives and activities
• Other duties as assigned by manager
• Perform all duties in the spirit of Our Philosophy and Our Golden Rule, and in accordance to legal, ethical, and contractual practices

Requirements

Critical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Customer focused with the ability to function with a high sense of urgency
• Excellent work ethic and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong presentation, project, and organizational skills
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to drive resolution
• Strong time management skills with proven ability to effectively work in a detailed, fact-based, team environment
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills 
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office with advanced Excel knowledge

Desired Experience:

• One plus years of previous inventory experience in an inventory management position
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment with operational equipment, including counter-balance forklifts, RF scanners, and scales
• J.D. Edwards Preferred 
• Warehouse Management Systems experience

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Benefits

Named to Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work for in America list four times, and with a people first philosophy rooted in The Golden Rule (treating others the way we would want to be treated), our company provides a safe and rewarding work environment. We have a team-oriented culture and believe employees are essential to the company's success.

In addition to a competitive benefits package, we offer the ability for individuals to grow within our organization through training, development and advancement opportunities.

Company Perks:

• Comprehensive benefits with low premiums starting day one
• 401k with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company profit sharing
• Onsite barbershop / hair salon and fitness center
• Great team and team dynamics

Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply! At our company we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.

Our company is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help enable people to live safer, healthier, and more expressive lives. We operate with three segments: Building Products, Consumer Products and Sustainable Energy Solutions. Our emphasis on innovation and transformation extends to building products including water systems, heating and cooling solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories, and consumer products in tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories sold under brand names Coleman®, Bernzomatic®, Balloon Time®, Level5 Tools®, Mag Torch®, Well-X-Trol®, General®, Garden-Weasel®, Pactool International® and Hawkeye™. We also serve the growing global hydrogen ecosystem through on-board fueling systems and gas containment solutions.

We are value-added partner to customers, featuring a wide variety of highly engineered products across Tools, Outdoor Living, and Celebrations. At our Chilton, WI facility we produce handheld torches and propane tanks which are essential for camping adventure and DYI’s. 

Our company, and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran’s status.

Please contact Laurin at lladner@fmi.vet for more information.