Inventory Supply Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:

The Inventory Supply Specialist is responsible for the maintenance of inventory controls and procedures to help achieve accurate inventory information/levels. This is accomplished through ongoing analysis of inventory transactions to identify problems, recommend solutions, and drive continuous improvement in cycle count and location accuracies. Position will support Wet Wipe Manufacturing and Logistics by conducting daily inventory accuracy levels, monitoring inventory reports, addressing inventory issues and discrepancies, and communicating issues as they occur. A key element of this role is working directly with manufacturing and logistics teams to investigate inventory issues and provide the assistance and training necessary to minimize ongoing or future concerns. Includes training on current inventory process programs, inventory reports, and applications required to monitor and address inventory concerns.

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Reconcile Inventory Issues:
  
  
  
  • Line activity and inaccuracies in the JDE system
  
  
  • Verification of each line’s work orders (understanding of Workbench activity and BOM needs)
  
  
  • Close interaction with Supply Chain Team when issues occur (accurate information)
  
  
  • Verification of material areas to determine quantities on hand that they match supply and demand
  
  
  • Address any large adjustment and investigate if accurate and needed
  
  
  • Report back to the line (TL and AL) on mistakes and issues discovered for accountability
  
  
  • Train on changes or issues with improper practices when it comes to line inventory activity
  
  
  • Handle inventory requests from the production floor and be a resource to the teams on data mining
  
  
  • Troubleshoot / assist with cycle counting tasks
  
  
  
  


• Line Inventory Sheets and Updates:
  
  
  
  
  • Ensure each line has a customized inventory sheet and handle all updates and control
  
  
  • Train out the Team Leads and Backup Team Leads accordingly
  
  
  • Collect and manage that the sheets are being completed and done correctly (no mistakes in WC/IA)
  
  
  • Weekly and Monthly reporting on finds and completion by shift
  
  
  • Work with Data Analyst on updates and changes for accuracy
  
  
  
  


• Scrap Initiative:
  
  
  
  
  • Assist in tracking and identifying issues with high scrap counts on lines (substrates mainly)
  
  
  • Investigation into BOL and receipts to see if quantities are received in correctly and handled through the process – mainly around substrates
  
  
  • Tracking of substrates showing a high scrap factor when converted – identify the process from incoming material through consumption
  
  
  • Assist Data Analyst with ensuring quantities are being pulled correctly with completions
  
  
  • Assist Data Analyst with Transfer and Re-classing focus – ensure scans are occurring and correct
  
  
  • Tracking of damaged substrate from handling
  
  
  
  


• Raw Material Disruption Team (Wet Wipes)
  
  
  
  
  • Facilitator of the raw material disruption team
  
  
  • Assist in investigation and handling of action items
  
  
  • Assist in recording information into JDE and aligning resources for correction
  
  
  • Best Practice Sharing – alignment with Logistics Resource Leaders to address ongoing concerns and needs
  
  
  • Project work as seen fit from the root cause investigations
  
  
  
  


• Demonstrate commitment to Rockline’s RRITE Values of Renew, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.


• Associates have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed in a safe manner. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of each associate’s essential accountabilities.


• Contribute to a cooperative working effort by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related work, as needed or requested.

This position is designated as Safety-Sensitive. (A safety-sensitive position is one in which the associate’s inability or impaired ability to perform their job-related tasks could result in a direct threat to the associate’s safety or the safety of others).

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential accountabilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.)

• High school diploma, or equivalent


• At least one year of machine operation experience in a manufacturing setting or logistics forklift experience


• Proficiency with PCs: Microsoft Office family of products (experience with Excel and pivot tables preferred), JD Edwards, and DSI scanning


• Forklift experience preferred

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: (The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

• Ability to lift up to 40lbs


• Ability to read and write English fluently


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision


• Strong time management/organizational skills


• Ability to follow written and oral instructions


• Strong communication skills


• Ability to follow and write procedures


• Multi-tasking


• Flexibility with Schedule


• Team environment and working with diverse group


• Problem solving and troubleshooting required


• Strong mathematical and analytical reasoning

WORK ENVIRONMENT: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• 95% office


• 5% Forklift

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt