Inventory Control Specialist

Company: Gumbrand
Location: Schaumburg
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

** Inventory Control Specialist****Job Category****:** Distribution **Requisition Number****:** INVEN001186 Showing 1 location **Job Details****Description**Sunstar Americas, Inc. is a global leader in the oral care industry and the manufacturer and distributor of GUM oral care products and solutions. We serve dental professionals and consumers in 80 countries worldwide and are driven by a mission: to enhance the health and well-being of people everywhere through high-quality, innovative oral care products and solutions. The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for maintaining a high level of inventory accuracy within Distribution for both finished goods and raw materials, for the purpose of keeping the integrity of the perpetual inventory. This position will be responsible for conducting inventory counts along with investigating and reconciling inventory discrepancies. In this position you will use proactive measures to reduce the impact of inventory related errors such as picking and delivery errors. This will include generating daily, weekly and monthly reports. **In this position you will use your experience to:*** Will determine the count schedule based on ABC/location logic* Conduct inventory counts of finished goods and raw materials.* Verify and reconcile inventory* Investigate root cause analysis and corrections* Make process changes and train the department* Perform various inventory control assignments as required* Partner with Logistics Project Manager to create cycle count trend reports* Make process changes and train the department **The ideal candidate will possess:*** High School Degree required, Bachelors Degree preferred* 1-2 Years inventory control/ Material handler/ warehousing or similar position* Forklift experience* Experience in MS office, Excel, Word, Outlook* Experience in PRMS or similar ERP system* Excellent analytical, mathematical skills* Attention to detail and accuracy* Strong organizational skills* This position requires a self-motivated team player with strong informal leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.**Benefits:*** Comprehensive insurance coverage that includes Medical, Vision, Life and disability insurance plans along with enhanced Dental benefits. * Company Paid Life & AD&D and Optional Life Insurance* Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts* Pet, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance Plans* Employee Assistance Program* Wellness program including an onsite fitness center. * 401K retirement plan with 5% employer match (Pretax and Roth options)* 401k profit sharing contribution based on company performance * Paid holidays and generous paid time off. * Competitive annual bonus and sales incentive programs**Employee Perks:*** On-site caf featuring daily specials with dinner-to-go options.* Miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.* Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year. * Professional development and training classes * Employee discounts on oral care products**Qualifications****Skills****Behaviors****:** **Motivations****:** **Education****Required** GED or better.**Experience****Required** **2 years:** Forklift experience **2 years:** Inventory Control experience within a manufacturing environment. **Licenses & Certifications**Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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