PURPOSE:
This position is out of our Peosta, IA facility. Under direction of the Warehouse and Logistics Manager, this position is responsible for the monitoring and accuracy of Rite Hite Warehouse inventory. This position will also aid in establishing the Warehouse Ready initiative.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Generate cycle count reports, summarizing cycle results by part number, by location and by facility

This position will have indirect authority to assign personnel to count.

This position will have direct authority to train warehouse personnel, and provide feedback on improvements, as needed.

Entering of all cycle counts and reconciling inventory adjustments with appointed Opco representatives planners, buyers, supervisors and operations leadership in a timely fashion.

Communicate errors or process breakdowns in real time and coordinate efforts to resolve issues regarding inventory controls or practices.

Propose and implement inventory processes as needed, with accompanied support documentation.

Investigate cycle adjustments that exceed a predetermined tolerance level and report and document any findings to appropriate personnel.

Maintain Stock-Out Report integrity and work with appropriate personnel to reconcile BOM errors.

Work with all OPCO personnel (buyers, planners, supervisors, and ops leadership) to establish shelf allocation, replenish quantities and delivery frequencies.

Maintain regular communication with purchasing. planning, engineering, and manufacturing to ensure inventory processes are followed and Inconsistencies are identified.

Work with appropriate production support personnel to identify reasons for inventory over-issues, communicate and coordinate corrections as needed.

Develop and maintain accurate documentation of Warehouse inventory procedures and processes.

Facilitate the engagement of manufacturing personnel, support personnel and engineering personnel in how they affect the overall inventory process.

Perform cycle counts.

Motivate manufacturing personnel by soliciting input in developing Inventory benchmarks and goals that are consistent with the company's strategic plan.

Assist in development and initiation of the warehouse ready initiative.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Timeliness and accuracy of cycle counts and inventory practices.

Professional and effective communications with manufacturing, support, engineering and management personnel of inventory processes and/or issues.

Document inventory measurements and processes in accordance with company procedure.

Ability to effectively engage other personnel in understanding inventory and its processes.

Capable of communicating and engaging personnel at various inventory skill levels.

QUALIFICATIONS:
This individual will need to be proficient in spreadsheet and word documents.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two year college or technical school; or 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS.

APICS Certification preferred but not required.

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_ The employee will frequently use a scissor lift to heights of 25 feet.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear The employee frequently is receiving to use hands to finger, handle, or feel The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE EMPLOYEE'S JOB
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Rite-Hite is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment. Our innovative products and world class sales organization ensure solid, consistent growth, both for our company and our staff. We are always looking ahead to develop innovative new products and services to improve our customers' safety, security, and productivity.

Rite-Hite provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and paid medical leave. We also provide a retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing. Paid holidays, vacation, and up to five paid personal/sick days per year round out the package.

Rite-Hite is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees.