Inventory Control Specialist

About The Kendall Group

The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.

Why The Kendall Group?

Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.

Role Summary: Reporting to the Production Manager, the Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for managing all aspects of Inventory Control to ensure financial accuracy and customer satisfaction.

Exciting work you will do:

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Inventory Control Specialist will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and manage inventory counting and processes to maintain 100% inventory accuracy
• Develop policies and procedures surrounding the maintenance or proper inventory levels.
• Responsible for Bill of Material maintenance of receivables
• Create Work Orders for all projects through production process
• Invoicing and close out of project materials
• Forecasting, procurement, and monitoring of receiving of all LJ Relay materials to support production demands
• Coordinate shipping activities and logistical execution of product deliveries.
• Coordinate inventory counts with the assistance of the Material Coordinators
• Prepare inventory reconciliations and report findings to management
• Investigate all inventory discrepancies in a timely manner
• Work closely with various departments to ensure efficient workflow of inventory
• Analyze inventory trends and report replenishment needs and obsolete or slow moving inventory to management
• Oversee all inventory transfers from start to finish, including internal inventory moves as well as inventory moving off-site
• Operate pallet jacks to lift and transport material
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies you possess:

• Customer Focus
• Results, Action Oriented
• Accountability and responsibility
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Self-Motivated
• Detail oriented

What you'll need:

• Work Experience: 2 years' experience in inventory control

• Education: Associates degree in a related field or equivalent work experience

• Analytics/Computer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; strong analytical skills; strong problem solving skills

• Organization Skills: Strong organizational skills and multi-tasking skills; ability to work with minimal supervision

• Cross-functional skills: Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

• Communication Skills: Strong communication skills; strong customer focus

• Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: 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 disability to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to see/sit/stand/walk/talk and hear

• Ability to lift/move/carry up to 50lbs

• Ability to stand for 8 hours a day

• Ability to climb stairs and step ladders, bend, stoop, crouch, and kneel

• Physical Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to temperature conditions and noise levels prevalent in an office environment. Work conditions at customer sites, which may be actively under construction, vary from indoor to outdoor industrial & electric utility facilities that may have high voltage equipment.

• Travel: Travel to offsite locations to conduct/supervise inventory counts

• Driver's license: Valid driver's license and a clean driving record

Qualifications we prefer but do not require:

• Work Experience: 3+ years' experience in inventory control; working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics; previous training in use of forklift or hand truck

The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.