Inventory Control Specialist
By joining the Morris Packaging team, you will become part of one of the most exciting teams in the packaging industry. If you are looking for a great career that provides job satisfaction and professional advancement with a company that values YOU, join our team today!
Your purpose:
The Inventory Control Specialist will maintain the organization’s inventory, ordering and supplying necessary items while maintaining accurate records of all procurements.
Essential Functions:
- Maintains consistent stock of inventory, ordering new stock up to pre-authorized limit as inventory dwindles.
- Establishes and maintains backup source for high-demand items.
- Assesses inventory reports and order patterns to identify items in need of automatic, recurring delivery.
- Provides inventory reports to purchasing and inventory control manager.
- Develops and maintains good working relationships with vendors.
- Maintains accurate daily records of goods received and shipments made.
- Manages and maintains inventory system; facilitates upgrades to related database and/or software under the direction of the purchasing or inventory control manager.
- Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory.
- Assists with periodic (at least annual) physical inventory audits.
- Performs other related duties as requested.
Competencies:
- Knowledge of inventory management systems.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- High level of competence in Microsoft Suite.
- Proven negotiation skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills.
- Record keeping skills.
Work Environment:
While performing this job's duties, the employee will be mainly in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. Position may require occasional visits to plant floor that is subject to vibration, equipment noise, leading to a loud environment and cleaning solvents.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen, perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, sit for extended periods of time, and lift 20-40 pounds of office supplies. Repetitive motion using wrists, hands, fingers, with the ability to feel and reach with hands and arms will also be required.
- Continuous (6 or more hours per day) working at a computer terminal.
- Continuous (6 or more hours per day) talking and repetitive motion, hand/wrist movement.
- Frequent (1 to 3 hours per day) standing and walking.
- Good eyesight, normal hearing.
- Ability to move and lift objects, up to 40 lbs.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Typically work standard business days and hours. Flexible attending meetings or important functions that may occur during off hours and weekends to meet organizational initiatives.
Travel: Should not be required.
Required Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Excellent communication skills with warehouse workers, purchasing department, and outside vendors.
- Basic understanding of inventory control procedures.
- Proficient keyboarding skills.
- Extremely organized and able to work with minimum supervision.
- Ability to develop professional relationships with outside vendors.
- Ability to perform basic math calculations.
- Experience with computerized inventory systems required.
- Forklift operator certification preferred.
Benefits:
Morris Packaging offers a comprehensive benefits package to provide the protection you need today and in the future. Benefits may include but are subject to change: time off plans, medical coverages, bonus programs, disability coverages, company paid & voluntary life insurance, 401K plans with company match, & HSA contributions (when applicable).
Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer
Morris Packaging is committed to empowering our employees to achieve their full career potential through a range of advancement opportunities, technical training, cross-training, and more. If you're seeking a workplace where your career can truly thrive, join the Morris Packaging team!
Licenses and Certifications: None
Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
AAP/EEO Statement: Morris Packaging, LLC. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Other Duties: All employees must comply with all company policies including but not limited to those outlined in the Employee Handbook, Safety Manual, and Safe Quality Foods documents.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.