Inventory Control Specialist

Inventory Control Specialist

We are KIK!

We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. We are one of North America's largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 20 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Europe, Asia, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. We are known by our portfolio of over 40 brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals, and Prestone® and Holts® automotive performance chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America for store-brand ("private label") bleach and a leading private label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general purpose cleaning and other home care products.

Our global team of over 2,500 employees drive our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics.

Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of "One KIK" values - a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.

Essential Job Functions .

• Coordinate and oversee the daily cycle count process to ensure inventory accuracy within the established standards

• Analyze and reconcile all variances reported from the daily cycle count process and those reported from daily operations in a timely manner

• Verify cycle counts against physical counts of inventory and investigate and report reason for discrepancies

• Monitor, maintain, and update system(s) inventory related and departmental reports to always ensure inventory accuracy daily

• Conduct annual physical inventory

• Perform weekly random inventory audits as an additional tool to ensure inventory related activities and practices are being followed in accordance with all established procedures

• Daily- Perform necessary inventory reconciliation and adjustments for items that are due to picking or replenishing errors to ensure inventory accuracy within our system

• Run reports to determine lot control products that require disposal, or testing to extend expiration dating

• Responsible to report any safety hazards, unsafe working conditions or suspicious activities/people to the Plant Manager, security, safety committee member or any management team member

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area keeping a constant watch for any safety issues

• Process all returns

• Manage rework and disposition of quality defected products

• Analyze inventory levels of the In-transit, Adjustment and Shipment warehouses and locations (3PL).

• Counting and reconciling randomly chosen part numbers and/or locations.

• Coordinating the disposal and adjustment of SMOG (Slow Moving Obsolete Goods) items.

• Analyze trucking needs for shuttle shipments (3PL).

• Perform other functions as assigned based on business needs

The above statement describes the general nature and level off work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing with extensive knowledge in operations as it relates to Inventory Control functions

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload

• Proficient computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office specializing in advanced Excel

• Knowledge and experience with Inventory Management Systems, E1/DSI preferred

• Ability to work in a fast paced, time sensitive environment

• Strong communication skills at all levels

• Ability to carry out responsibilities with minimal supervision

• Ability to interact effectively at all levels with sensitivity to cultural diversity

• Must be able to lift 50lbs safely

• Ability to take initiative to solve problems

• Operate a forklift is a requirement

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

A Career with KIK Offers:

KIK offers very competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.

Thank you for your interest and consideration of a position with KIK Consumer Products.

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KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.p{margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:1pt;}span.Hyperlink{color:#0563c1;text-decoration:underline;}span.UnresolvedMention{color:#605e5c;background-color:#e1dfdd;}p.ListParagraph{text-align:left;text-indent:36.0pt;}p.NormalWeb{margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt;}span.NormalWeb{font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:12.0pt;}span.Strong{font-weight:bold;}p.Header{margin-bottom:0.0pt;}p.Footer{margin-bottom:0.0pt;}