Inventory Analysis Coordinator

Position Summary:
The purpose of this position is to ensure the accuracy of warehouse and plant inventory balances. This position is responsible for maintaining the cycle count program and process, root cause analysis, accuracy reporting, and corrective actions. The successful implementation and maintenance of these processes should yield increased inventory accuracy, reduced component shortages, reduced cost of indirect labor for material handling, and improved productivity of the manufacturing operation.

Position Responsibilities:

Management and maintenance of the cycle count process per standard work, including, but not limited to: selection of parts to be counted, cycle count method and technique, reconciliation of counts to perpetual records, root cause analysis for errors, process change requests to reach 98%+ inventory accuracy.
Responding to on-demand cycle count requests generated from plant operations.
Actively participate on cross-functional teams as they relate to improving inventory flow and accuracy (Lean Manufacturing).
Continually strive to improve Materials Management processes in pursuit of excellence (Cycle Counting, Kanban, and Audits).
Solve process issues in a timely manner by interacting with appropriate departments.
Use MRP system and related tools to develop reports that can be used by Materials Management personnel to monitor, control, and reduce inventory.
Special Projects

Key Competencies and Success Factors:

Maintain basic knowledge of internal processes and controls.
Understanding of Kanban and JIT systems.
Able to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Broad working knowledge and experience with standard work instructions.
Must possess a strong customer service orientation and must provide dedicated support of internal and external customer requirements.
Must be a strong written and verbal communicator, able to communicate to various audiences effectively
Team oriented, must have the ability to work cohesively with others.
Must possess ability to work well in a manufacturing environment.
Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment.
Education Standard: High school diploma or equivalent
Capability of written and conversational English literate, business level
Education : Engineering or Business degree
Min. Yrs. Experience:1-3 in a manufacturing/distribution environment
Advance mathematical skills
Knowledge of plant receiving and materials movement processes
Advance Computer Skills (MS Office, Word, Excel) and ability to use plant IT programs
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated root cause analysis skills required