Inventory Control Cycle Count Coordinator

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Inventory Control Cycle Count Coordinator

Location: Southern Pines-NC (Fully site based)

2nd shift position/Monday-Thursday

10 Hour shift/3:00 pm - 1:30 am 

Shift differential- $1.00

About Us

Ingersoll Rand thrives on a culture of innovation and a sense of ownership, committed to enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, and the planet. With over 80 renowned brands, our customers rely on our products and services to deliver high-quality flow creation and industrial solutions designed to perform in the most complex and harsh conditions. Additionally, our unwavering commitment to ownership has enabled our employees to cultivate strong customer relationships, driving them to solve the industry’s most difficult problems.

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to ensure the accuracy of warehouse and plant inventory balances. This position is responsible for maintain the cycle count program and process, root cause analysis, accuracy reporting, and corrective actions. The successful implementation and maintenance of these processes should yield increased inventory accuracy, reduced component shortages, reduced cost of indirect labor for material handling and improved productivity of the manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

• Management and maintenance of the cycle count process per standard work, including, but not limited to selection of parts to be counted, cycle count method and technique, reconciliation of counts to perpetual records, root cause analysis for errors, process change requests to reach 95%+ Perfect Location Accuracy.
• Responding to on-demand cycle count requests generated from plant operations.
• Actively participate on cross-functional teams as they relate to improving inventory flow and accuracy (Lean Manufacturing).
• Continually strive to improve Materials Management processes in pursuit of excellence (Cycle Counting, Kanban, and Audits).
• Solve process issues in a timely manner by interacting with appropriate departments.
• Use MRP system and related tools to develop reports that can be used by Materials Management personnel to monitor, control, and reduce inventory.
• Update, revise, and enforce standard work instructions and operation manuals for the department, as well as ISO work instructions and operations manuals where appropriate.
• Monitor scanning transactions, report errors, and take corrective action.
• Special projects as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Education Standard: High school diploma or equivalent
• Min. Yrs. Experience:1-3 in a manufacturing/distribution environment
• Basic mathematical skills
• Knowledge of plant receiving and materials movement processes
• Basic Computer Skills (MS Office, Word, Excel) and ability to use plant IT programs.
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated root cause analysis skills required.

Safety requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must wear OSHA approved safety glasses, safety shoes (steel toe) and hearing protection entering the manufacturing and warehouse area.

Key Competencies

• Maintain basic knowledge of internal processes and controls.
• Understanding of Kanban and JIT systems.
• Able to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Broad working knowledge and experience with standard work instructions.
• Must possess a strong customer service orientation and must provide dedicated support of internal and external customer requirements.
• Must be a strong written and verbal communicator, able to communicate to various audiences effectively.
• Team oriented, must have the ability to work cohesively with others.
• Must possess ability to work well in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. 
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. 
• Repetitive motion of hands and shoulders.
• The employee may be required to lift more than 35 pounds and must get assistance by using a material handling device or get assistance from other employees. 
• Some exposures to chemicals.
• Capable and willing to crawl, crouch, lay prone and work within tight areas.

• Use of telephone, computer, radios, paging systems and other communication devices as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, airborne particles.
• Since it is a manufacturing environment, the noise level is usually loud due to the different machinery being operated (i.e., forklifts, hand tools, machines in other departments) and the testing that occurs. Normal noise exposure in the area ranges from 80-90 dba; hearing protection is required while on the plant floor.
• The employee is on occasion, exposed to high, precarious places when using a ladder or operating the man-lifts.

What we Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.