Inventory Coordinator

Why FlexSteel??

FlexSteel can be described as energetic and passionate and is felt daily throughout our company. Our employees thrive on excitement and contribute to a positive atmosphere by believing in our product and taking their role as a FlexSteel ambassador seriously. If you are a team player, self-starter and can put safety above all, this position is for you. As an Inventory Coordinator, you will be a part of a team that is essential to the success of FlexSteel. To see if you are a good fit for this position, please see below:

SUMMARY

FlexSteel (www.flexsteelpipe.com) is an innovation-driven flexible pipe technology company. The Company comprises a hard-working and dedicated team united by a commitment to Safety, Quality, Human Development, Delivery, Innovation, Productivity, and excellence in all we do. The culture of FlexSteel can be described as energetic and passionate, which is felt daily throughout the Company. FlexSteel embodies teamwork with a focus on hiring top talent and developing employees.

• The Inventory Coordinator is responsible for maintaining, reconciling and communicating the pipe, fitting, reel and skid inventory within the FlexSteel organization to be able to support both the internal and external customer needs.
• The Inventory Coordinator role is part of the Services organization and will be primarily responsible for inventory management once products leave the plant (pipe yards, job sites, etc.). This will ensure that proper decisions are made to increase profitability and provide A+ customer service.
• This position requires background in ERP inventory management with strong communication skills with both internal and external customers, organizational skills, ability to multitask, self-motivation and the ability to make decisions. The Inventory Coordinator is ultimately responsible for matching FlexSteel products to customer needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual in this position must use initiative and judgment arranging job details to achieve predetermined objectives. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Daily follow up with Assistant Value Stream Manager to ensure delivery dates are maintained and all pipe/fitting needs are met.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Controls Manager on manufacturing schedule to properly answer questions for sales needs with consideration for manufacturing, backlog and forecasted orders.
• Assist the Sales forecasting team to provide insight on current orders and expected delivery dates
• Allocate pipe to all sales orders using FIFO method based on inventory levels with consideration to other customer sales.
• Develop and distribute reports needed for inventory management to warehouse supervisors so they can properly provide feedback on inventory details for proper reconciliation.
• Reconcile inventory of all warehouses for pipe, fittings, reels and skids on a periodic basis.
• Work with accounting to identify necessary adjustments to inventory based on periodic reconciliations.
• Manage inventory movement between locations to keep minimum stock levels current, avoid insufficiencies or excess surplus.
• Assist the logistics team on optimizing rail and reducing costs to FlexSteel and customer.
• Administer web-based reports, material planning window, shipping process, IBT and inventory reports.
• Collaborate with all internal customers to ensure business goals are met.
• Provide timely and informative stock reporting to management as required
• Support special projects and other strategic initiatives related to product/inventory
• Perform other duties as directed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• There are no supervisory responsibilities

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• Bachelor’s Degree, plus three to five years’ experience in relevant position.
• Background in ERP Inventory systems with focus on inventory planning
• Excellent communication skills both internally and externally
• Experience in stock management and stock file accuracy
• Structured thinking and excellent attention to detail a must
• Strong critical thinking, organizational, decision making, and planning skills are required.
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Ability to accurately track and reconcile inventory and create reports
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to work with staff at all levels
• Ability to work in a cross disciplined team and effectively manages, interface, delegate, and lead.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations with many simultaneous demands effectively and professionally
• Computer proficiency in programs such as Excel, MS Word, Project (or equivalent), and PowerPoint.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Those typical of a manufacturing office environment. Will involve periodic travel to the manufacturing facility, field installation sites, customer offices and other as necessary.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to handle or feel product or materials and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office environment
• That typical of a pipeline construction environment.
• Periodic visits to customer, job sites, manufacturing plant and meetings.

Disclaimer:

FlexSteel Pipe Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbents may, and probably will be asked to perform other duties as required. Each employee, regardless of classification, is required to maintain a safe, orderly, and clean workplace, using safety precautions, and observing safety rules at all times.