Description:
If you are an experienced Inventory Control Specialist, Emerson-Appleton Group Canada Ltd. has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Elmira, ON location, reporting to the Production and Warehouse Supervisor, you will be responsible for maintaining inventories of materials, equipment and stock using manual or computerized inventory systems. The Inventory Control Specialist plays a crucial role within the Warehouse and Production teams and the company at large. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and will possess a high level of analytical and problem-solving skills as it relates to inventory accuracy and the impact on the overall business.
We offer work life balance, flexible work schedules, a gym on-site and free coffee/tea.
IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:
- Develop and maintain a true cycle count process. This includes ensuring accurate processes related to daily cycle counts of inventory, bin location, making vital adjustments to reflect accurate inventory in the warehouse management system (WMS) as directed/authorized, reconcile physical inventories with computer counts and lead the annual physical inventory process.
- Compile inventory reports, recording the quantity, type and value of materials, equipment and stock on hand, using manual or computerized inventory systems
- Maintain inventory integrity by performing root cause analysis and conducting investigations related to inventory discrepancies, including short/over product; Make recommendation for process improvements to eliminate them
- Coordinate with Logistics and Sales teams to investigate and minimize rejections; Report damaged products and rejections to personnel with authority.
- Assist in the development and update of effective departmental work instructions; ensure that the appropriate standard operating procedure (Work Instruction) is followed, and deviations are adequately documented and backed up.
- Identify areas of improvement and work with Production/Planning to implement Kanban arrangements on the shop floor
- Assist in shipment processing:
- Outside Processing - pick components, collect materials for shipping and handle proper documentation.
- Assemble orders and prepare goods for shipment
- Lead RMAS - sort, pack and unpack raw materials and finished goods and receive into System
- Report damages and nonconformance to QA
- Move raw and scrap material and equipment throughout shop
- Ensure Company policies with respect to inventory, returns, receiving, shipping, samples and damages are adhered to
- Provide backup to Warehouse Team Leader
- Support and promote the company philosophy of Emerson’s 12 Safety Lifesaving Behaviours.
- Communicate effectively between different departments including management
- Perform general housekeeping duties and follow the 5S + 1 system
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business environment related to operations