Inventory & Logistics Manager

OVERVIEW OF POSITION:

Creates the manufacturing schedule and monitors it throughout the month to ensure on-time delivery of product to customers. Performs functions to plan, coordinate, control and direct activities involving the maintaining of effective inventory control records and system procedures. Acts as Second in Command for Service Center

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION - PRODUCTION:

• Maintains a high level of on-time deliveries of products and services ≥ 98%
• Monitors jobs with Just-In-Time inventory versus due dates
• Communicates Out-Of-Stock (OOS) situations to customer service and logistics with actions to prevent future occurrences
• Monitors and makes adjustments to ensure overall department performance for production and productivity
• Schedules, expedites and coordinates the delivery and movement of critical material, including material transfers
• Interfaces with purchasing, engineering, production and customer service
• Ensures all parties are fully cognizant of production status and that work planning and execution objectives are integrated and communicated
• Monitors, analyzes, and reports performance to schedule of production activities utilizing information derived from material and production control systems
• Monitors service and delivery issue and take corrective actions as needed
• Identify and resolve supplier and internal errors that result in budget or schedule discrepancies
• Research order and delivery discrepancies and resolve scheduling issues and take appropriate corrective actions to prevent similar issues
• Works with Service Center Manager to create a schedule which results in efficient machine utilization in concert with production run schedule
• Monitors current part inventory, updates production team daily and ensures that transportation time is considered in lead time for on time delivery
• Manage and release jobs for FB and MB Value lines
• Reschedule to help achieve monthly and daily budget needs.
• Manage scheduling of Hold for Release / Stock Job in accordance with customer agreement guidelines
• Re-schedule out of stock released jobs to minimize impact on on-time percentage.
• Controls capacity planning and lead times based on available capacity at the Service Center
• Reviews B.O.M’s for accuracy, availability, inventory availability and producibility
• Acts as second in command for Service Center
• Other duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION - INVENTORY:

• Provides direction, development and leadership to all direct reports ensuring effective employee relations.
• Provides associate coaching and development and resolves associate issues through problem resolution.
• Direct and manage direct reports to ensure operational goals and objectives are met and accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Balances safety, quality, productivity, cost, morale, orderliness and improvements in order to achieve positive results in all areas.
• Oversees the accomplishment of assigned.
• Administers and participates in development of company policies as needed.
• Expected to work any/all hours required to accomplish all listed duties and responsibilities.
• Supports and assists the logistics and warehouse team in developing and maintaining departmental metrics including tracking and communicating inventory accuracy results.
• Expected to work with other departments to ensure overall plant and company objectives are achieved.
• Responsible for ensuring all cycle counting of raw material, finished goods, parts and supplies are completed as scheduled
• Responsible for scrap and material variance reporting in coordination with Supply Chain and Accounting.
• Responsible utilization, orderliness and maintenance of all storage systems and racks.
• Responsible for managing modular loose part allocations.
• Ensures Cycle Counting is completed as scheduled and with accuracy and integrity
• Responsible for Identifying root cause for inventory discrepancies, developing countermeasures to prevent future discrepancies, and ensuring transactional errors are corrected in a timely manner.
• Any other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES/SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING PREFERRED:

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

• Required - High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Required - 2-5 Years’ experience with EPICOR
• Required - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Required – 2-5 Years of supervisory or leadership experience
• Preferred - 2-5 Years’ Experience with Logistics including shipping/Receiving, Materials and Inventory Management
• Preferred - Minimum of 5 – 7 years’ experience in manufacturing/production
• Preferred - Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or Equivalent
• Preferred - Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Preferred - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Preferred - Strong communication skills
• Preferred - High Competency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Inventory Management Systems
• Preferred - Employed with Habasit at least three years
• Preferred - Previous experience with ERP systems

Who is Habasit?

Habasit is the global leader in the manufacturing of lightweight conveyor belting. Our slogan “Solutions in Motion” defines us; we are a provider of world class power-transmission and conveying solutions.

At Habasit, we understand that a global leader is only as good as the people who represent it, and we are always searching for the right people to keep us in motion. We are looking for ambitious individuals, leaders, and students who are ready to help move us forward. If you have a can-do attitude and want to join a world-class organization, read on and apply today!

We offer an attractive place to work and personal development in an empowering work culture. You will benefit from the expertise and opportunities of a solid global group of companies and the reputation of its products.

Things you should know about Habasit’s opportunities:

• Competitive Salary
• Excellent health insurance benefits which includes a bundled medical + dental package
• 401(k) program with up to 6% company match (at 100%)
• Tuition reimbursement (with Manager approval)
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Employee Assistance program
• Referral bonus