Job description
Overview:
WHY KENNEDY VALVE?
SUMMARY:
The Inventory Control Manager is the communication focal point for optimizing daily material flow through the facility. This position will ensure that all inventory items are properly identified and readily accessible in accordance with the organizations inventory cycle, matching material flow to sales demands, inventory augmentation, maintenance parts inventory, and production scheduling in a synchronized manner and in service of Manufacturing/Service excellence.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Kennedy Valve Co. is a gray and ductile iron foundry and computerized machining and assembly operation. We supply fire hydrants and valves to the water works and fire suppression industries. We have been manufacturing these products in Elmira, New York, for over 125 years.
WHY KENNEDY VALVE?
Kennedy Valve offers great wages and robust benefits packages, as well as stability and a sense of team!
- Highly Competitive Salary
- Two weeks’ vacation, prorated for the first year of employment
- 12 Paid Holidays and Paid Sick Leave
- Retirement: 401(k) & Roth IRA – 100% match on first 2% of employee contribution, 50% match on next 2%
- Educational Reimbursement after one year
- Employer-paid life insurance with the option to supplement
- Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental plan options
SUMMARY:
The Inventory Control Manager is the communication focal point for optimizing daily material flow through the facility. This position will ensure that all inventory items are properly identified and readily accessible in accordance with the organizations inventory cycle, matching material flow to sales demands, inventory augmentation, maintenance parts inventory, and production scheduling in a synchronized manner and in service of Manufacturing/Service excellence.
Responsibilities:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Inventory Management (70%): Accurately and proactively evaluate foundry and finishing stock plans to ensure inventory keeps up with customer demands and guarantee seamless operation. Manage accurate inventory, including cycle counting and working directly with Assistant Controller on Annual Physical Inventory. As the center of communication for the daily material flow in and outside of the organization, preemptively engage and provide feedback to all stakeholders as necessary. Develop and implement policies that increase inventory efficiencies throughout the production process while ensuring quality and safety.
- Strategic Planning (30%): Proactively plan and strategically schedule forward to mitigate potential delays and guarantee customer satisfaction. Ensure a consistent flow of the day-to-day facility operation by boldly managing the material and output as well as forecasting potential breakdowns.
Qualifications:
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree: Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or other related field, preferred- ASCM (APICA) – Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), preferred
- 4+ years of related experience preferred
- Ability to juggle multiple stakeholder interests at once
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Organizational competencies and project management skills to keep projects and processes on time
- Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline-driven environment
- Interpersonal communication skills and the ability to sway others’ opinions
- Moderate computer skills with the ability to quickly learn new software
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Standing for long periods of time, walking throughout the facility
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working with a computer
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Exposed to elements, such as cold, heat, noise, dust, odors, fumes, etc.
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