Inventory/Supply Chain Associate

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Inventory/Supply Chain Associate for an opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN 37830 !

Job Title: Inventory/Supply Chain Associate

Location: Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Duration: 12 Months (Possibility of Extension)

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

(Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send the official notice ahead of the confirmed start date.)

Job Type: Contract

Pay Rate: $19.79/hr

(Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Work Schedule:

Standard 8am-5pm

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

General Job Responsibilities:

• Perform counts and ensure all inventory is accounted for and reported according to company policy

• Maintain adequate inventory levels to meet customer demand

• Investigate and correct discrepancies in reported quantities and locations of all inventory

• Assess inventory output on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis to identify trends in productivity

• Manage cycle counts of product inventories on a regular basis

• Monitor delivery schedule and customer orders

• Place and receive orders in a timely and accurate manner

• Monitor that each order’s delivery or shipment contains all items in the quantities identified in the shipping documentation

• When deliveries do not contain the items/quantities specified in documentation, log claims/cases for the discrepancies in the appropriate tool

• As swaps of installed equipment or components occur, track the old and new serial numbers in the appropriate asset/inventory management tool and how it impacts inventory

• Maintain inventory in local secure storage facilities as specified by organization guidelines

• File claims when defective products are discovered

• Coordinate with customer service and logistics departments

• Check date-sensitive products for expiration and facilitate removal or transfer of product as needed

• Establish trusted relationships with partners and suppliers to ensure quality service and cost-effective deals

Job Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide weekly reporting of on-hand, consumed and defective material

• Maintain segregation of HPE vs non-HPE material

• Learn and become proficient on various HPE Pointnext Supply Chain tools and processes: Konnect, SFDC, SharePoint, SmartStores

• Open "cases" which allows the proper management and ordering of material

Requirements:

• 2+ years’ experience in supply chain roles and organizations. Able to apply developed network for rapid and effective problem solving. Willing to train applicable skills.

• Experience in a high demand role managing multiple parts and high volume rotations.

• Strong analytical skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• An understanding of administrative/clerical software and inventory management software is especially helpful

• High level of initiative and independence

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.