Inventory Associate

About the Role

This is an entry-level role that provides functional and organizational training under close supervision. Incumbents carry out assignments within well-defined practices, procedures, and policies, working independently on assignment details with limited decision-making authority. Decisions are typically made or guided by the immediate supervisor and may impact departmental or divisional goals. The role requires direction on assignment execution, with incumbents beginning to offer ideas on how work is completed. It emphasizes establishing cooperative relationships, supporting colleagues, and taking responsibility for work commitments. Interactions are primarily with immediate supervisors, co-workers, and team members, with routine information exchanges.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of cycle counters.
• Monitor activities to ensure proper priorities and deployment.
• Identify process issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with variance analysis to identify root causes of issues.
• Report cycle count findings.
• Assist in the implementation of process improvements.
• Track and follow up on process improvements.
• Communicate initiatives across business areas.
• Present cycle count findings, write-offs, and process improvements to senior management.
• Provide training, support, and mentoring to NCM Specialists on data analysis and their role in Inventory Management.
• Develop and implement process changes to improve current processes.
• Facilitate monthly meetings for technical or business updates.
• Provide training on NCM for site employees to foster understanding and highlight its necessity.
• Perform audits on physical processes and adherence to them.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
• Basic knowledge of production planning fundamentals, scheduling, materials requirements planning techniques, and manufacturing control systems.
• Knowledge of warehouse, distribution, inventory control, and shipping/receiving practices.
• Strong analytical skills for root cause analysis, data interpretation, and issue resolution.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records of material movement.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal customers.
• Ability to provide leadership to a group of employees.
• Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to perform tasks accurately in some or all of the following: Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Physical Demands
• Duties performed in a normal office environment.
• May require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator) are frequently required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.