Production/Inventory Control Manager

Production/Inventory Control Manager

Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree or equivalent of 4+ years related work experience in inventory control, logistics, or related discipline.
• Three plus years of experience in logistics in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience with Warehouse Management Systems required. JDE experience a plus.
• Ability to partner with internal and external customers and manage complex communications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement focus highly preferred.
• Ability to communicate both written and verbally with all levels of external and internal customers.
• Demonstrated proficient computer skills to include Office 365 (Excel, Word, Power Point) in addition to order management systems.
• Ability to effectively assess situations and make appropriate decisions in a timely manner.
• Ability to focus on fine details.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities & meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand inventory and production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Schedule customer orders in the most economical manner and ensure all required materials are available for production in a timely manner.
• Work with Plant Accounting to resolve discrepancies identified in Material Usage Variance accounts.
• Production entry and work order management.
• Review with production team/Quality/CSR regarding machine issues/DT/PM and the impact it may have on the OEE & customers.
• Cycle Count, Negative Inventory, customer owned Inventory.
• Manage customer owned inventory and filled goods.
• BOM review of finished goods inventory SKUs and submitted updates to DMG.
• Ensure there are no quality issues or production interruptions or errors & delays due to lack of information with the Sales department.
• Execute surveys, obtain statistical data, carry out evaluations, etc. as directed.
• Keep respective purchasing employees within plants up to date on supplier status and general efficiency.
• Maintain, amend, control, record, and document as directed.
• Enter daily production reports, schedule customer orders in the most economical manner and ensure all required materials are available for production in a timely manner.
• Manage EDI order management – filled goods.
• Assist in the establishment, control, and utilization of a cost-effective list of suppliers.
• Conduct negotiations in respect to sources of supply, prices, etc. Obtaining and administering quotations as necessary.
• Assist in the maintenance, organization, and consolidation of suppliers lists in respect to components, raw materials, and miscellaneous commodities.
• Issue purchase orders in accordance with existing policy as directed – stock and non-stock PO’s.
• Assist in the maintenance of appropriate administrative requirements relative to procurement of all commodities including quotes, price lists, quality assessments, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement focus highly preferred.