Inventory Specialist

ChampionX is currently looking for an Inventory Specialist in Knoxville, TN. The Inventory Specialist will work with various departments to support the production demands, including planning and directing shipping & receiving, assembly work while ensuring sufficient inventory is on-hand to ensure productivity goals are met for the Windrock product line.

What’s In It For You:

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.

• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.

• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world.

• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment - medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, and more!

What You Will Do:

• 5S Champion – Implements and instructs 5S practices.

• Performs cycle counts of inventory.

• Work in conjunction with supply chain to maintain inventory levels.

• Work with scheduler to create work orders as needed for sales orders.

• Inspect work order documentation for inaccuracies and completeness prior to closing work order.

• Routes items to assigned area or stockroom.

• Kit work orders and assign to assemblers based on demand.

• Coordinate with manufacturing manager to maintain an efficient and effective workflow.

• Serial number entry for received serialized items.

• Receive, maintain, and organize inventory.

• Inspect sales orders for accuracy when orders are received from sales.

• Pull and pack customer sales orders.

• Create packing list documentation for order shipments.

• Reduce inventory for RMAs based on repair tech usage.

• Coordinate with quality department to transfer non-conforming materials from inventory to QC location.

• Perform mechanical work on Platinum cabinets. (Drilling, assembly, etc.)

• Support cross training and mentorship of new employees and or/team members.

• Participate in Safety Committee and be a safety champion.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five (5) years in a manufacturing production/material management role or similar capacity.

• Two (2) years of inventory support experience; including receiving, and cycle counts.

• Experience working within an ERP system.

• Excellent time-management and organizational skills with high attention to detail.

• Good computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

Competencies, Skills, and Knowledge:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills - Expresses thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, using good grammar.  Listen to understand input, feedback and concerns.  Provides complete information in an open, honest and straightforward manner.  Responds promptly and positively to questions and requests.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work with minimal supervision - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objective; Develops realistic action plans.

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite - Picks up on technical things quickly; can learn new skills and knowledge is good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge; does well in technical courses and seminars.

Facility Specific Additions to Competencies, Skills and Knowledge:

• Business Acumen - Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting his/her business and organization; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.

• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths and weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

About ChampionX:

ChampionX is a global leader in providing chemistry programs and services, drilling technology, artificial lift solutions, and automation technologies for the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry. Our world-class safety culture fuels our purpose to improve lives through our commitment to deliver sustainable operations.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At ChampionX, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. 

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.