Supervisor, Inventory Control & Material Management in Warren, Michigan at WRIGHT TOOL COMPANY LLC

COMPANY OVERVIEW

A recognized industry leader trusted by the United States government for over 75 years. With an impeccable reputation and dedication to delivering quality, WTC is a single integrated solutions provider, bringing equipment, parts, and service together to provide comprehensive solutions to all industries and government institutions and service trades.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Inventory Control/Material Handling Supervisor is responsible for ensuring adequate levels of materials and product inventories are maintained in the Distribution Center. Responsible for evaluating inventory needs and implementing strategies to meet those needs. This position supervises and coordinates the daily workload of the Inventory Control/Material Handlers to ensure inventory is appropriately counted, tracked, stored and allocated to meet production/distribution needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties outlined below. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

· Responsible for analyzing inventory levels, production speed and product demand to ensure product availability and effective material movement throughout the Distribution Center (DC).

· Supervises the daily activities of the Inventory Control/Material Handlers.

· Responsible for ensuring materials are being appropriately tracked, stored and distributed in the Distribution Center (DC).

· Ensuring that all inventory is counted at the minimum on an annual basis.

· Responsible for ensuring the Inventory Control/Materials Handling team meets or exceeds goals, KPIs and related LEAN objectives.

· Latitude Superuser.

· Analyze and correct Latitude/SAGE discrepancies.

· Hold employees accountable for productivity, quality and safety.

· Responsible for formalizing, documenting and maintaining a cycle count process for all inventory.

· Research and provide explanation for large quantity or money adjustments.

· Actively participates in planning, counting, and reconciling cycle counts.

· Process improvement focus.

· Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Inventory control, materials handling, scheduling, resource planning, organizing, problem solving, decision making.
• Teamwork, collaboration, accountability, responsibility, customer focus, conflict management, training/support.
• Effective communication, interpersonal skills, creativity, integrity, awareness of the needs of others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of three to five years’ related experience in a Distribution Center or Warehouse.
• Minimum of three to five years of inventory Control experience.
• High School Diploma required: Associate degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Sage or similar supply chain system required.
• Supervisory experience and ability to make effective timely decisions required.
• Analytical ability, supervisory skills, organization and effective communication skills required.
• WMS experience required
• Forklift Certified- Required.
• Knowledge in Hazmat/Dangerous Goods preferred

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Proficient with MicroSoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• ERP Purchasing module; Sage preferred.
• Ability to leverage technology for continuous improvement and operations effectiveness.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Use of hands and fingers on a regular basis.
• Ability to talk and hear.
• Ability for eyes to quickly adjust focus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in warehouse environment. This role routinely uses standard office and warehouse equipment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Wright Tool Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.

• EEO Poster
• FMLA Rights
• Employee Polygraph Protection

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.