Production/Inventory Control Manager

Location Address:

112 E Jefferson Avenue, West Memphis, Arkansas 72301

Work Shift:

Salary Exempt (United States of America)The Production Inventory Control manager establishes, plans and coordinates plant production schedules; ensure the flow of materials, parts and assemblies between or within departments and maintain accurate inventory of goods.

Role will include, but is not limited to the following:
Production Scheduling:
•    Schedule customer orders in the most economical manner and all required materials are available for production in a timely manner.
•    Work with Plant Accounting to resolve discrepancies identified in Material Usage Variance accounts 
•    Production entry and work order management
•    Review with production team/Quality/CSR regarding machine issues/DT/PM and the impact it may have on the OEE & customers
Inventory Management:
•    Cycle Count, Negative Inventory, customer owned Inventory 
•    Manage customer owned inventory and filled goods 
•    BOM review of finished goods inventory SKUs and submitted updates to DMG
Continuous Improvement:
•    Ensure there are no quality issues or production interruptions or errors & delays due to your lack of giving or seeking information with the Sales department.
•    Executes surveys, obtains statistical data, carries our evaluations, etc. as directed.
•    Keeps respective purchasing employees within plants up to date on supplier status and general efficiency.
•    Maintains, amends, controls, records, and documents as directed.
Order Management:
•    Enters daily production reports, schedule customer orders in the most economical manner and all required materials are available for production in a timely manner.
•    EDI order management – filled goods 
Purchasing:
•    Assists in the establishment, control, and utilization of a cost-effective list of suppliers.
•    Conducts negotiations in respect to sources of supply, prices, etc.  Obtaining and administering quotations as necessary.
•    Assists in the maintenance, organization, and consolidation of suppliers lists in respect to components, raw materials, and miscellaneous commodities.
•    Issues purchase orders in accordance with existing policy as directed – stock and none stock PO’s.
•    Assists in the maintenance of appropriate administrative requirements relative to procurement of all commodities including quotes, price lists, quality assessments, etc.

• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs. 

QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are minimum requirements for the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•    Bachelors’ degree or equivalent of 4+ years related work experience in inventory control, logistics, or related discipline.
•    Three plus years of experience in logistics in a manufacturing environment.
•    Prior experience with Warehouse Management Systems required.  JDE experience a plus.
Skills:
•    Ability to partner with internal and external customers and manage complex communications.
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement focus highly preferred
•    Ability to communicate both written and verbally with all levels of external and internal customers. 
•    Demonstrated proficient computer skills to include Office 365 (Excel, Word, Power Point) in addition to order management systems. 
•    Ability to effectively assess situations and make appropriate decisions in a timely manner.  
•    Ability to focus on fine details.  
•    Strong problem-solving skills.
•    Ability to manage multiple priorities & meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
•    Strong interpersonal skills.
•    Ability to understand inventory and production schedules. 

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company. 
Position requires sitting, standing, walking plant floors.  
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts in a production environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  Temperatures inside the plant can fluctuate between hot and cold according to seasonal changes.  Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas. 

Altium Packaging, Our Culture Differentiates Us!
 
We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision-making.  We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers.

Our Guiding Principles

• Act with Integrity & in Compliance
• Drive Value Creation
• Be Disciplined Entrepreneurs
• Focus on the Customer
• Act with Humility
• Treat others with Dignity and Respect
• Seeking Fulfillment in your Work

We Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource – Our People! 
 
We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.
 

EEO Statement
 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
 

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