Inventory Control Analyst (Sap)

Role Description

This position provides SAP support to the production and warehouse department, including releasing Process Orders, coordinating the flow of materials to PSA locations, re-labeling raw materials, and reconciling inventory usage to the Process Orders. 

Reports To:       Warehouse Manager

Location:           Allerton, Iowa

Start Date:        ASAP

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to maintain accurate records in the SAP systems.
• Organize Cycle counts monthly, issue resolution, and stock balancing
• Run SAP cycle count function to make accurate transactions, work with Finance to clear locations
• Manage and report to Supervisor, SAP discrepancies; work with warehouse, production, and controller to coordinate data integrity.
• Assist in Month End Closing internal reports as well as external customer stock
• Create PO requisitions for raw materials, packaging and consumables.
• Send approved Purchase orders direct to vendors, follow up to ensure on time arrival and all needed documents are obtained.
• Must be open in Communicating with multiple work streams within the plant, including Planning & Scheduling, Production, Warehouse, and Finance.
• Maintain cleanliness and 5S standards in the Work Area. Equipment and work areas must be kept organized, clean and sanitary throughout the shift. End of shift requires removal of any waste and garbage generated during the shift. Ensure proper care of equipment.
• Follow all safety procedures and participate in safety training. Maintain safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and person. Report any injury or accident immediately to supervisory and/or any unsafe condition.
• Support, and comply with all quality management systems, continuous improvement programs, food safety, employee safety, preventative maintenance programs.
• Support and comply with GMP s.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and ability to read, speak and write English so as to assimilate, retain, and apply training and knowledge of job.
• Strong computer literacy including proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to apply math concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to operations.
• Familiarity with general plant materials flow and Inventory Control procedures
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to research and resolve discrepancies.
• Working familiarity / knowledge of SAP modules, WM and the workflow
• Helpful to possess an understanding of manufacturing processes, shop floor workflow.
• Finger dexterity is required while using computers and keyboards and other standard office equipment.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and meet required deadlines Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of employees, manager, and customers.
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Able to work alone or as part of a team.
• Work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Able to determine project urgency.
• Able to handle more complex assignments with little direction.
• Able to effectively train others in Planning processes and procedures.

Physical Demands

• Minimal to light physical effort is generally required. Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.
• Finger dexterity is required while using computers and keyboards and other standard office equipment.
• Frequently required to lift up to 55 lbs
• Regularly required to stand, work at computer, reach with hands and arms

Education

High school diploma or equivalent and ability to read, speak and write English so as to assimilate, retain, and apply training and knowledge of job functions and recognize and communicate problems and recommended solutions.