Inventory Control Clerk

Hours for this position are projected to be 7:00am-3:00pm (Monday - Friday).  This position may also require overtime and weekend work to meet the needs of the business.

Essential Functions:
• Assist in the coordination and reconciliation of inventory or location discrepancies associated with the cycle count process, as well as performing data entry.
• Ensure inventory accuracy, identify and document any discrepancies related to auditing loads.
• Investigates FGDS items, analyzes the exceptions, and updates inventory.
• Administers and expedites daily requests for FGDS reallocations, quality control checks, and material disposition by making the appropriate inventory adjustments.
• Assist in performing physical inventories.
• Coordinates FGDS cycle counts. Documents discrepancies to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Fields inventory related questions and provides support information to customer service, invoicing, warehousing/shipping, manufacturing and quality assurance.
• Maintains historical records of all FGDS transactions, including cycle counts, audits performed, discrepancies and resolutions.
• Reviews inventory levels to determine optimal levels through ABCD analysis.
• Continuous evaluate of aged, stagnant or slow moving inventory.
• Coordinate the delivery of products from outside warehouse locations to the primary shipping facility needed to fill orders.
• Contact carriers to schedule shipment pick-ups as needed.
• Trace shipments as requested.
• Resource to address and resolve customer and other department inquires and problems.
• Develop and maintain metrics that demonstrate continuous improvement of inventory controls.
• Act as a back-up for shipping/receiving supervisor to cover responsibilities, as requested.

Other Responsibilities:
• Daily contact with Customer Service, Accounting, Warehouse/Distribution personnel, Quality Assurance personnel, and Manufacturing.
• This position has a shared responsibility for major assets in the form of finished goods inventories. A considerable impact can be made on distribution costs and customer satisfaction through the initiation and maintenance of accurate and timely transactions relating to these assets.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Good math skills to assure accuracy of the control systems.
• Basic knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Ability to learn several software systems used to reconcile inventory.
• SAP knowledge a plus.
• Investigative abilities to analyze problems and identify alternative solutions to resolve unique FGDS inventory problems.
• Gather, evaluate and interpret information.
• Effectively organize, plan and execute.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and work rules and regulations.

Education and Experience
• Preferred two year degree or minimum of a high school diploma with emphasis on business/supply chain is desired.
• A year or two of exposure to Dixon Manufacturing/Distribution would be a plus.

Working Conditions:
• The employee may experience variable working conditions in the work environment. Examples include, but are not limited to, temperature variations, dust, noise, and exposure to moving mechanical parts.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee and are not be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, abilities and skills required of personnel so classified.