Inventory Coordinator

Position Summary 

 The Inventory Coordinator maintains inventory control, accuracy and production data as it relates to inventory in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting guidelines in a timely, accurate, and complete manner. 

Essential Functions 

Safety 

• Embrace the values of the EnPro/STEMCO safety pledge in each of the below responsibilities. Participate in the organization’s safety culture and aim to continuously improve safety within all aspects of your work. 

Respect 

• Foster a work environment that promotes mutual respect of all colleagues and creates an environment focused on a dual-bottom line. 

Excellence 

• Promote the STEMCO / Enpro Culture by exhibiting the five principles of exemplary leadership: Modeling the Way, Inspiring a Shared Vision, Enabling Others to Act, Challenging the Process, and Encouraging the Heart.     

• Assists in the maintenance and improvement of the internal control environment by continually improving the business processes surrounding inventory and production transactions 

• Manage, maintain and/or improve current inventory based on business needs  

• Collaborates with Cost Accountant and Controller to establish and implement inventory control and accuracy guidelines 

• Drive the continuous improvement in optimizing replenishment min/max to assure continuing reduction of lead-time and inventories 

• Identifying and working to eliminate data entry errors 

• Collaborates with the Plant Leadership on Strategic Planning initiatives, Forecasting, and Budgeting requirements as it relates to inventory 

• Identify process waste and lead core cycle count teams to continuously improve as a part of the organization’s culture, rather than as a directive. 

• Automating the transmission of data between subsystems of the inventory and production cycle 

• Reporting to operations and accounting on inventory levels, usage, and productivity 

• Identifying variances from established standards for material and labor usage and coordinating reporting and their resolution 

• Perform analysis, data entry and problem-solving to improve inventory accuracy. Maintain appropriate documentation as needed 

• Maintains close liaison with Supply Chain, SIOP, Manufacturing, Shipping, Finance, and Engineering 

• Manage and communicate the reporting of inventory related items including Scrap, Production and Inventory Write-offs. 

• Lead cycle counts to identify and resolve inventory discrepancy at the root cause level as well as updating records 

• Analyze and interpret Key Performance Indicators to identify and execute plans for improvement.    

• Understand the flow of inventory from an end-to-end process both physically and systematically for better root-cause analysis, and to assist in making process and/or system improvements accordingly.  

• Lead the semi-annual physical inventory counts and analysis of information 

• Assist in the organization and maintenance of warehouse and storage space.   

• Lead and participate in Continuous Improvement events to implement Lean concepts such as Kanban and visual management systems. 

• Perform inventory analysis and management to avoid low stock and overstock 

• Works in tandem with Operations and Engineering on items including but not limited to:  

• Bill of Material and Router accuracy  

• Costing and Work order related issues  

• Negative inventory management  

• Excess & Obsolete inventory management  

• Accuracy in Netsuite of material attributes 

 Job Requirements and Qualifications 

Minimum Education (or Equivalent) 

High School  

2 Years College or equv. 

 X  Bachelor’s Degree 

  Master’s Degree 

  PHD 

  Technical Certificate or Trade School Degree 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required 

• LEAN certification preferred (Green Belt, Black Belt) 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required 

• Inventory management experience preferred  

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, efficiencies, percentages, and volume. 

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists 

• Ability to work with a sense of urgency while prioritizing multiple needs in a fast paced environment 

• Ability to quickly learn/adapt to ERP system  

• Lifts supplies equipment up to 35 pounds 

• Personal attributes include:  professional, ethical, excellent communicator, believes in the future of the industry, creative, solution-oriented, organized, energetic, self-motivated, and able to handle stress well. 

• Specific skills include:  intermediate computer skills, excellent planning skills, ability to multi-task and excellent communication skills (listening, verbal, written) and organizational skills