Inventory Control Coordinator

Get ready to grow with us!

Park USA, a Northwest Pipe Company, is a national manufacturer of water infrastructure products and with over 50 years of combined experience, we’re just getting started! Our business is growing, and we’re looking for great people to grow with us. We are searching for an Inventory Control Coordinator at our Ferris, TX, manufacturing facility.

What do our jobs offer?

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Bonus Potential (2x per year)
• Up to $5,000 per year Tuition Reimbursement
• Up to $5,000 per year Company Scholarship Program for Dependents
• Up to $175 per year Safety Footwear and Eyewear Reimbursement (Available Day 1 of Employment)
• Optional Additional Life, AD&D and STD Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free On-Site Refreshments

Our Values:

• Accountability is evident when we do what we say we are going to do and people accept responsibility for their actions. We do not point fingers and blame others. We own our actions.
• Commitment is not only promising to do something but actually investing in the necessary effort and actions to make it happen.
• Teamwork is essential for competing in a challenging and constantly changing business environment. Working together across all job functions is critical to achieving our success.

ABOUT THE JOB:

The Inventory Control Coordinator coordinates inventory control operations and teams according to established policies. Follows standard procedures that maximize inventory management efficiency. This role also assists with the inventory planning, scheduling, forecasting and control operations in other plants. It also utilizes inventory tools and systems for tracking, analysis, auditing, and reporting. Additionally, an Inventory Control Coordinator collaborates with cross functional teams and stakeholders to implement and support initiatives to optimize inventory capabilities using the best inventory management practices. He/She will also collaborate with the accounting department during inventory audits and quarterly inventory reports for the local Plant.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creates, maintains, improves, coordinates quarterly reports for inventory and finished goods counts and item descriptions as well as other components from these reports.
• Coordinates with other departments when needed to complete missing counts, costs, etc.
• Complies with current SOX and company procedures.
• Orders materials and supplies to meet the appropriate inventory levels for production and safety needs.
• Inter-departmental coordination for inventory/finished good reporting as well as inventory audits.
• Updates inventory cost quarterly or as requested by Accounting/Auditors on a set deadline.
• Coordinates inventory audits with respective departments and external NWP personnel.
• Performs physical cycle and random counts.
• Ensures all materials are stored, organized, and labeled properly.
• Establishment of Min and Max inventory control levels as other inventory practices or measurements.
• Verifies all incoming deliveries via the purchase order.
• Coordinate the receiving, counting, and verification of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Oversees warehouse stock and maintains cleanliness, order and safety.
• Actively leads and participates in the Safety policies, programs and improvements.
• Ensures area is safe and adheres to all safety regulations and policies.
• Performs any additional duties requested by the Purchasing Manager.
• Collaborates and supervises the handle Internal, External, RMAs and incoming shipments from vendors
• Arranges LTL shipments.
• Coordinates intercompany transfers together with the support of the other branches.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the needs of the business.
• Report Tag & Hold items monthly and keeps control of this area.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write professional correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must be able to operate calculator and be proficient in the use of tape measures.
• Knowledgeable in the use of Software: MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); Database/SAP preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be very organized with email, documents and time management skills.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:

• This role must be able to build positive relationships with co-workers, corporate staff, external customers, vendors and contractors.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Business or Supply Chain Bachelor educational background or equivalent working experience of 3 years or more.
• Familiarity with common fabrication inventory including valves, PVC, concrete, steel, etc.

Full list of anticipated physical demands for this position and detail on our work environment is available on our application portal. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Northwest Pipe Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Northwest Pipe Company reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the 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.

• Project timelines and work volume / deadlines may often require working outside of standard office hours, weekend, or evening work.

• Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position.

Physical Activity

Over 2/3 of the time

• Standing/Sit: Remaining upright in a stationary position, particularly for sustained periods.
• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling to complete computer work.

Up to 2/3 of the time:

• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to others accurately.
• Communicating: Expressing or exchanging ideas and information accurately, in written or diagram form.
• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers such as typing on a keyboard
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.

Less than 1/3 of the time:

• Reaching: Grabbing things from a distance above or from the side.
• Walking: Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, including the human body

Visual Acuity

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and visual inspection involving small defects at distances close to the eyes.
• For up to 2/3 of the amount of time, the worker is required to have close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
• For less than 1/3 of the amount of time, the worker is required to have color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).

Weather Conditions

• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work)

Noise Levels

Over 2/3 of the time

• Quiet conditions (examples: library, private office)
• Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

Less than 1/3 of the time:

• Loud noise (examples: manufacturing departments, large forklifts)