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Inventory Control Leader
- FECON (Lebanon, OH)
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**Job Title:** Inventory Control Leader
**Manager Title:** Director of Attachments
**FLSA Status:** Exempt, Full-Time
FECON, LLC is a vegetation management equipment manufacturer located in Lebanon, Ohio near Kings Island Amusement Park. FECON is known for having very high-quality products and a team culture – and we are growing! We design, build, test, sell and service our equipment consisting of products such as our well-known “Bull Hog” mulchers, the Stump Ex, our high-quality FTX tractors of varying horsepower, as well as many other attachments. We offer competitive wages, full health care benefits and a continuous learning culture for those who want to grow with the company.
Job Summary:
The Inventory Control Lead position is a critical support role for the management and accuracy of the storage, control, and distribution of materials to fulfill the SIOP.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
+ Manages and trains employees.
+ Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
+ Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
+ Inventory Control / Analysis:
+ Develops efficient material flow processes and proposes inventory management strategies.
+ Establishes or aligns actual part storage locations with ERP information (Syteline) for both new and existing parts.
+ Create and lead cycle count programs to frequently audit inventory accuracy.
+ Tracks inventory accuracy trends and maintains a robust root cause/corrective action program to ensure measurable continuous improvement.
+ Formalizes and conducts steel reconciliation adjustments within Syteline.
+ Determines within the manufacturing process the step in which material is consumed and updates Syteline routers and BOMs accordingly.
+ Assists in Plan For Every Part (PFEP) process used to set purchased and manufactured part inventory levels required to support SIOP.
+ Conducts root cause analysis activities and proposes thoughtful corrective actions to allow for data based continous improvement trends related to inventory accuracy and availability.
+ Reconciles negative inventory reports, root causes, and develops improvement processes.
+ Mitigates excess inventory by reviewing open POs, evaluating Safety Stock levels, and monitoring WIP.
+ Performs write-offs on damaged or obsolete inventory to reflect accurate value of inventory through Adjustment Approval process.
+ Refine procedures for conducting and valuing year-end physical inventory.
+ Performs other related duties as required.
Required Skills/Abilities:
+ Strong analytical skills to analyze data, recognize trends, and develop strategic improvement plans for inventory control
+ Excellent organizational and planning skills.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
+ Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work well with all levels of management and staff.
+ Proficient understanding of ERP systems
+ Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Education and Experience:
+ Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field required.
+ 3-5 years of inventory management experience or materials control field is required.
Physical Requirements:
+ Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on computers.
+ Prolonged periods of standing and walking through the factory.
+ Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
_This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be added at any time with or without notice._
_Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled_
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