WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

The Inventory Specialist establishes and executes the strategic direction while streamlining and optimizing, inventory accuracy through cycle counts, annual inventory, and rework transactions. This role works closely with planning, purchasing, and production to ensure the accurate flow of materials from receiving, to production, and to the customer.

This position is both strategic and tactical. Understanding and building a strong process flow for work orders is critical. Tasks such as identifying, reviewing, and investigating variances on work orders are included in this role. Other work examples include managing material flow and troubleshooting various activities like receiving, staging, cycle counting, etc.

This role serves as an indirect resource for the overall production department as it relates to inventory that will work closely with employees and leadership team and may from time to time have to enforce authority to ensure that all is accountable.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain accurate Raw, WIP and FG inventory records and support the inventory level’s objective defined by the business. Responsible for material issues and receipts for production and rework in the QAD system. Verifies inventory accuracy before during and at the completion of production runs. Helps lead the plant physical inventory process. Hosts a monthly report out to management on inventory adjustments, process controls and opportunities for improvement, providing insights and recommendations for enhancing inventory management practices.
• Oversees the writing and implementation of procedures supporting ICRF, reviews systems and evaluates inventory movements to ensure accurate and timely reporting within the facilities inventory system (QAD). This includes maintaining MRP system information to optimize service, production efficiency and inventory turns. Ensures that processes and procedures are followed regarding safety stock and strategic customer inventory on an annual basis, maintaining optimal inventory levels to meet customer demands. Responsible for defining and leading robust inventory reduction strategies, including analyzing current inventory levels, identifying excess and obsolete inventory, and implementing processes to reduce inventory holding costs while maintaining service levels.
• Support the plant safety initiatives by leading an aspect of the safety program and driving plant-wide understanding and compliance of the subject.
• Implement and create a culture of 5S, ensuring a clean, organized, and efficient work environment that supports productivity and safety. Participates / leads continuous improvement projects and activities as assigned.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

PREFERRED

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or 3 years of Operations related field Experience

REQUIRED

• High school diploma
• 3+ years of experience in Materials management in a manufacturing environment
• strong leadership skills and a proven ability to drive process improvements
• Computer skills necessary to fulfill requirement of position(knowledge of MSOffice products, knowledge of ERP systems such as QAD, SAP etc.
• assist in establishing department work priorities and managing and communicating priority changes
• Able to make deductive and inductive reasoning judgments when faced with routine decisions or emergencies
• 10% Tavel

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US

Saint-Gobain NorPro's advanced ceramic technologies span well over 100 years with well-known solutions for fixed bed reactor processing and heat & mass transfer applications. We are a supplier of custom catalyst carriers, bed topping media, support media and other products that support energy production.

Saint-Gobain NorPro operates seven world class manufacturing facilities on three continents. Our strategically located manufacturing facilities in Asia, Europe, and the United States maintain the strictest product and material standards and provide the same consistent high-quality and outstanding service to customers the world over.

Our reputation is fueled by our desire to be the best and to provide the highest quality products and services to our customers. As part of our ongoing commitment to quality, we continuously monitor and measure our performance at all of our facilities. Our goal is to identify and make improvements wherever possible, investing in our team and in our manufacturing processes and capabilities.

LEGAL STATEMENT

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

BENEFITS IN JOINING US

Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.

Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options LiveWell Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.

401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want

Commuter Benefits Group Legal Identity Theft Protection Auto and Home Insurance Pet Insurance and Discounts Back-up Child & Elder Care PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

Saint-Gobain is an industry leader with thousands of talented team members who are dedicated to one unified purpose: We bring well being to people by creating great living spaces and improving daily life. You’ll find us wherever people live, work, play, move and heal. Driven by people with unique ideas and a passion for excellence, our businesses manufacture world-class products for a broad range of engaging industries.