MDU Inventory Control Specialist

The inventory specialist duties include maintaining item and description integrity, as well as location and stock level accuracy for ductile iron pipe. Performs cycle counts, determines root causes of inventory inaccuracies, and recommends corrective actions. Collaborates with various departments to resolve inventory issues. Acts as the main focal point for production posting. Communicates inaccuracies with department heads as needed.

Responsibilities

Maintaining item and description integrity, location and stock level accuracy for ductile iron pipe; Performing cycle counts; Determining root causes of inventory inaccuracies; Recommending corrective actions; Collaborating with various departments to resolve inventory issues; Acting as the main focal point for production posting; Communicating inaccuracies with department heads; Oversee pipe & accessory inventory; Lead weekly inventory meetings; Manage inventory transactions with Microsoft Dynamics D365; Organize pipe yard & accessory warehouse in conjunction with shipping department; Conduct monthly (or as needed) inventories of pipe & accessories; Maintain monthly inventory accuracy and recommend continual improvement initiatives; Review history of item usage to help determine mins/max levels; Research historical inventory transactions to solve discrepancies and correct inventory errors.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in inventory management related field preferred OR 3 – 5 years of related experience; Must be capable of performing accurate mathematical calculations and analyzing problems; Have good organizational skills and have strong written and verbal communication skills; Computer literate; proficient with Microsoft Windows, MS Office programs and applications; Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects at once; Time and priority management are a must; Ability to work and collaborate with a diverse group of people; Must be able to operate a company vehicle.

Nice to have

Experience in Sage, Microsoft D365 Dynamics, and/or any ERP system is highly preferred