Inventory Clerk

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.  

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com. 

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of Planning Supervisor, performs a variety of duties including executing the plant cycle counting schedules and communicating all changes/issues that arise to supervisor and finance. This position is a plant representative to outside departments such as customer service and central planning. Must effectively participate and comply with our Health and Environmental program including training and following all policies and procedures. This position works in a team environment and is required to assist others when necessary, but must have demonstrated skills as a self-starter and be self-directed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Employ safe work habits and complies with all applicable Diversey safety requirements.
• Executes the Plant Cycle Count Program – Follow up with Supervisor/Finance to ensure complete.
• Enters all Adjustments steaming from Cycle Counters data.
• Supports the PSA counts with Supervisors when needed.
• Performs bulk cycle counts weekly/daily, reconciles via Dummy Production Order
• Investigates Identified Inventory discrepancies – Receiving, Production Confirmation errors.
• Manages Inventory Movements of the Residual Products.
• Works closely with the Purchasing team on low level Quantities.
• Support Manufacturing COGI clean up.
• Support QA investigations for Poor Quality Components.
• Process Vendor Returns.
• Lot Code Maintenance for Raw Materials.
• Inventory Movements – Blocked to unrestricted etc.
• Completes all Month end inventory reviews/clean ups.
• Monitor SAP Errors – Help develop SOPs for cycle counting process’.
• Complete Safe Behavior Visits according to Department schedule.
• Completes all Safety and Plant Training as Required.
• Participate in all Plant LEAN Initiatives – 5S, Kaizen, 5 Why Investigations etc.
• Daily counts of non-inventoried production items (i.e.: Tape, stretch wrap, ink, etc.).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Education Required: High School Diploma.
• 1+ years progressive inventory control experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Advanced computer applications in Microsoft Office.
• MRP System Experience – SAP/WM an Asset.
• Cycle Counting Experience an asset.
• Ability to stand for periods of up to 4 hours at a time.
• Ability to perform repetitive bending and stretching on a daily basis.
• Employee must use and maintain their PPE and follow Area specific PPE policies and rules.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Organizational Skills: Must be able to take and follow directions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Problem Solving: High degree of analysis, problem solving and creativity.
• Technical Skills: Strong mechanical knowledge gained through production experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Honesty/Integrity: Acts with integrity. Is trusted and seen as a direct, truthful individual. Can present truth in an appropriate and helpful manner. Keeps confidences, admits mistakes; doesn’t misinterpret him/herself for personal gain. Stands up for convictions and values and makes difficult decisions.
• Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with minimal planning; seizes more opportunities than others.
• Teamwork: Strives for win/win solutions; co-operates with co-workers to achieve goals; provides support and encouragement to co-workers; brings substantive conflicts and disagreements into the open and attempts to resolve them collaboratively.
• Peer Relationships: Can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise, is seen as a team player and is cooperative. Easily gains trust and support of peers and can be candid with peers.
• Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
• Developing Others: Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder.
• Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Planning: Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results.

NOTE:

This Position Description describes the principal functions, the level of knowledge typically required, and the scope of responsibility for the position. This should not, however, be construed as an all-inclusive listing of requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, deemed necessary, and clearly defined via customized job descriptions or objective based management techniques.

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification.  If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at [email protected]