Maintenance Inventory Control Specialist

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

This position is responsible for receiving, moving, shipping, and accurate control of all Inventory for the Maintenance Department of a grain elevator.  Primary tasks include the safe and efficient movement of all MRO parts, both physical and electronically, through all phases of operation.  This position also performs any other duties as assigned by management.  

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Verify products received are accurate and match the packing slip with the Inventory Control System.
• Responsible for completing data transactions for inventory receipts, issue, return to stock, location move and cycle counting in the inventory control system.
• Responsible for analysis of inventory control reports to optimize inventory levels and prevent loss.
• Assist with the development of inventory control processes and implementation.
• Maintains Min/Max, implements processes and controls of inventory, manages remote stock-room locations.
• Collects, organizes and analyzes data or information relating to the plant’s stock inventories.
• Inventory Stocking – inventory properly tagged, assigned a location, and put in proper place in a timely manner.
• Cycle counting weekly through the Inventory Control System to ensure inventory accuracy and adjust accordingly.
• Issue parts to work orders and update the Inventory Control System with work order cards from techs.
• Work with planner and maintenance techs to pull and stage parts for upcoming work orders and/or projects and electronically issues parts to work orders.
• Kits parts for upcoming work orders and/or projects and electronically issues parts to work orders or departments.
• Packages and readies all outbound MRO product for shipment.
• Maintains security of storeroom and parts inventory using existing security systems and standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate parts to be repaired by external vendors, and complete paperwork.
• Proactive check Daily for WO for use of spares, and count parts taken out on Weekends and Nights.

Additional Responsibilities Functions

• Enter requisitions and orders for parts on Work Orders and stock through the Inventory Control System.
• Assist Auditors in performing inventory accuracy and budget controls.
• Notifies Maintenance Supervisor of potential safety hazards, equipment failures, operational inconsistencies, and employee incidents.
• Complete miscellaneous administrative tasks assigned by the management.
• Monitors/tracks the shipping and receiving of goods in the plant.
• Escort vendors without TWIC credentials when needed.

Qualifications

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

Required qualification:

• Associates Degree or equivalent experience
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred qualification:

• Formal technical school training or some college coursework in business or inventory management and control
• TWIC Card

Experience

Basic qualifications:

• One year of computerized maintenance software experience, including experience with shipping/receiving procedures.
• One or more years of experience working in an industrial setting managing parts inventories as part of a maintenance function.
• One or more years of experience issuing, tracking and managing inventory movement.
• Experience with SAP Maintenance and inventory module.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Basic qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word-processing software (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet strict monthly deadlines.
• Proactively approaches job duties and potential problems.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.

Additional Information

Safety, Health and Environmental Requirements

• This position is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing.