Auditing, Cargo/Freight, Communication Skills, Construction, Cost Control, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Energy Efficiency, Food and Beverage Industry, High School Diploma, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Levels, Legal, Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Oil and Gas, Organizational Skills, Pallet Jack, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Production Systems, Purchase Orders, Reporting Skills, Safety Compliance, Shipping/Receiving, Time Management, Warehousing, Writing Skills
The Inventory Coordinator position will maintain levels of non-maintenance inventory supplies, work to improve the accuracy of finished goods inventory, and look for ideas to manage and control costs. This coordinator will back up the shipping lead and ensure production and shipping tonnage are correct, in a timely fashion.
U.S. Silica is a leading producer of industrial minerals essential to modern life. With $1B+ in annual revenue, 26 production facilities, and industry-leading last-mile logistics for the oil & gas sector, we supply high-quality silica, diatomaceous earth, clay, and other materials to industries ranging from energy and construction to food & beverage. As a portfolio company of Apollo Global Management, we are positioned for strategic growth in both our Oil & Gas and Industrial segments. For more than 100 years, our products and innovations have helped make the world cleaner, safer, and more energy-efficient.
U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. U.S. Silica is a smoke- and drug-free workplace.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Entry-level clerical support role.
- Up to 2 years of experience required, with inventory or warehouse operations experience preferred.
- Performs work under direct supervision.
- Handles basic issues and problems, escalating more complex matters to higher-level staff.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
- Experience with ERP systems preferred.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality required.
- Basic to working knowledge of subject matter.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project future inventory required and initiate purchase of non-maintenance inventory parts for the site (soda ash, packaging supplies, shipping supplies, pallets etc.) to ensure sufficient levels are maintained.
- Conduct monthly and yearly inventory cycle counts of finished goods, packaging, pallets, shipping supplies, fuel, and soda ash and generate reports as needed.
- Check soda ash levels daily.
- Assist with the requirements of inventory audits, ISO audits, and customer audits to ensure they are met.
- Lead efforts to realize 95% finished goods inventory accuracy.
- Prepare and complete purchase requisitions as required.
- Review ERP system to balance daily production numbers.
- Review ERP system to balance daily shipping numbers for accurate shipping volumes.
- Process plant fuel receipts, non-maintenance inventory parts receipts, soda ash freight receipts and monthly gas fuel logs.
- Cover for Shipping Lead absences including shipping different modes of transport and ERP transactions.
- File paperwork as appropriate.
- Conduct safety compliance audits.
- Additional Duties and tasks as assigned.