Inventory Control Analyst

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956.

Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission : to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

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As an Inventory Control Analyst you will be responsible for planning / ordering and analyzing Branch inventory levels, including : interbranch orders, manufacturing work orders and vendor provided products.

Also, you’ll serve as backup to the Production Planner for scheduling of stamping presses.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

You will plan, order and analyze Branch inventory levels to avoid any shortages and excesses, including interbranch orders, manufacturing work orders and vendor provided products.

You’ll evaluate product stock status, minimum quantities, and forecasting and reduce OSMI. Ensure Item Master is maintained timely and correctly.

Actively work a well defined plan to increase inventory turns. Responsible for the Plant’s lean activities regarding inventory. (50%)

You will demonstrate root-cause analysis by analyzing sales trends and changes, inventory turns, inventory control and warehouse capacity.

You’ll establish daily production priorities for customer demands consistent with master scheduling requirements, material needs, inventory objectives and service level goals.

You will perform regular analysis and report on production status and activities, and create daily reports to identify and address issues for minimal disruption to production activities. (20%)

You will get to streamline interdepartmental information and communication; interface with inside / outside sales, production, shipping / receiving, purchasing, rep warehouses and inventory control from all branches.

You’ll work with purchasing to ensure on-time delivery of raw materials in accordance to MRP schedules, work as a team player with operations, procurement and technical personnel to address production demands and resolve issues. (20%)

You will establish new processes as needed to ensure orders are fulfilled timely and efficiently. (10%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too :

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 2 years inventory planning experience, with demonstrated ability to analyze sales trends, inventory turns and warehouse capacity or equivalent combination of education and training.
• 1 year lean experience in an inventory planning role, preferred.
• Accountability & Dependability : Meet commitments, work independently, accept ownership of projects and outcomes, take personal responsibility and set objectives / standards, stay focused under pressure, meet attendance / punctuality requirements, show a sense of urgency about getting results.
• Working knowledge of MRP / ERP Systems is required (SAP is a plus)
• Attention to Detail : Attentive to detail and accuracy, perform quality work, continuously looks for improvements, find root cause of problems, own / act on problems, seek opportunities to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
• Problem Solving : Ability to make decision and take action. Able to proactively identify problems and implement solutions.
• Prioritization : Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment, and ensure timely completion of responsibilities.
• Technical : Working knowledge of Excel, pivot tables, v lookups, queries, and MS Office.
• SST Inventory Policy Knowledge : Maintain a working knowledge and comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Interpersonal Skills : Work well with others and manage stress effectively. Display initiative and adaptability. Present ideas in an effective manner and use negotiation skill and diplomacy as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift

up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers / scanners, etc. are frequently used.

TRAVEL

There is no travel for this position.

WORK STATUS AND LOCATION :

This full-time, exempt position is located in Stockton, CA

RELOCATION :

Relocation is not available for this position.

$68500 - $89100 / year

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits.

May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses / Commission : You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe employees affect customers, sales and revenue directly or indirectly and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits : We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including : medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more.

View benefit plan details here : .