Job description
The Inventory Control Specialist ensures accountability and security of inventory through transaction documentation, process, procedure verification, and system review. Provides daily guidance and leadership to a small team of Inventory Control technicians. Forecast data center consumable inventory needs in collaboration with the planning team. Collaborates with local cross functional onsite teams and with peers in remote locations to improve and standardize processes. Conducts physical inventories and leads cycle counts. Analyzes and corrects cycle count discrepancies. Oversees Foreign Trade Zone processes and compliance measure. Responsibilities: Prepare and maintain records of all inventory and providing regular inventory reports to management Provide input to forecasting, budgeting, and purchasing processes for data center consumables Maintains Foreign Trade Zone processes which includes auditing, training, coaching and organizing procedures and documentation Provide daily direction, training, and oversight to the Inventory Control team Daily operations and inventory room oversight using Lean and 5S principles Develop, document, and improve operational policies and procedures Develop, refine, and report key performance indicators to measure operational performance and process compliance. Use key performance indicators to further refine operational policies and procedures Maintains inventory accuracy though cycle counts and physical inventory programs. Investigating inventory shortages and discrepancies Ensures compliance to inventory processes and procedures