Join Our Team as an Inventory Controller

Are you detail-oriented, efficient, and have SAP experience? We are currently seeking a dedicated and organized Inventory Controller to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in enhancing efficiency and safety in the workplace. If you have experience with quality control and inventory optimization, we would like to hear from you!

Summary: Responsible for the overall inventory accuracy within the facility. Industry standard material control techniques including cycle counting, yearly physical inventory and parts audit prior to production deployment will be used to ensure acceptable levels of inventory accuracy are always met. Reporting to Finance, but with a close tie-in to operations, this position will develop and maintain local processes and procedures that ensure ongoing integrity of the inventory control systems.

Essential Duties:

• Ensure complete inventory accuracy through the Implementation and maintenance of inventory control procedures across the facility, including cycle counting, stock reconciliation, and record keeping, to ensure accuracy and reliability.

• Coordinate & perform scheduled monthly on-site Inventory counts.
• Coordinate & perform scheduled bi-annual off-site Inventory counts.
• Complete all SAP transactions related to receipts of bare & painted coil and all coil movement transactions.
• Complete off-site coil reconciliation files each month including all SAP transactions.
• Complete SAP COGI transactions related to inventory on site.
• Perform root cause analysis related to cycle count inaccuracies and to drive process improvements.
• Perform Vendor steel scrap analysis monthly.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled audits of inventory to ensure count integrity. 

• Continuously review and improve inventory management processes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and minimize holding costs.
• Generate regular inventory reports and analyze data to provide insights into inventory trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare and present reports to senior management, offering recommendations for inventory optimization and cost reduction.

• Work with Operations personnel to ensure a clear shared understanding of the importance of inventory accuracy.
• Work with the Quality Department to ensure damaged products are accurately captured and removed from inventory, and that quality records are maintained.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, industry standards, and company policies related to inventory control and management.
• Maintain a safe and secure inventory storage environment, adhering to safety protocols and overseeing security measures to prevent theft or damage to inventory.
• Establish an ongoing culture of cleanliness and order within inventory/storage area.

• All other duties assigned as required.

Education/Experience:

• College degree or five years’ experience in insulated panel or related construction/metal building project

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in inventory management

• Thorough knowledge of ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred) 

• Detail-oriented, with a commitment to accuracy and precision in inventory control.
• Continuous Improvement experience and Lean Manufacturing Focused 
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities. 
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate to all levels of management. 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Computer Skills:

• Must be an expert user in Microsoft Excel with excellent knowledge of tasks such as VLOOKUP, SUMIF, and PIVOT TABLES.
• Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, and Power Point) and Outlook.

Other Skills and Requirements:

• High level of interpersonal skills
• Good to excellent spelling, grammar, and written communication skills.
• Good telephone and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Physical Demands:

• 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 disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand for prolong periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is frequently required to walk and climb or balance.

Benefits of Working with Us:  

We offer a professional but family-oriented culture. Our benefits package is comprehensive, including medical (80% of plan premiums covered) dental, and vision with no waiting period to enroll! 401k with up to 4% matching, life, and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, shopping discount program, employee assistance program, and Quarterly Bonus Program for all employees!

About Us: 

Headquartered in Vacaville, California, All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP), has three state-of-the-art continuous-line manufacturing facilities including Vacaville, California, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, and Little Rock, Arkansas. AWIP is an innovator in the design, construction, and advancement of insulated metal panels and is strategically positioned to meet the growing energy, environmental and economic challenges facing the North American building industry. AWIP provides its customers with a broad line of insulated wall and roof panels and a full range of complementary trims, accessories, and engineering services. 

AWIP is a drug-free workplace. This is a safety-sensitive position.