Inventory Lead R0011359

Nidec Inventory Lead

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality. All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries / affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units. From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase. With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.

Job Description

Basic Duties and Responsibilities : The Inventory Lead will have responsibility for inventory cycle counting, reporting functions, and inventory reconciliation processes. Responsibilities also include record retention of all inventory metric reports, documents, electronic files and successful compliance with audit requirements. This position requires the ability to perform these responsibilities in a safe, accurate and timely manner in accordance with Safety policy & procedures, Quality and the principles of 3Q6S, and time standards. Regular attendance is required for this position. Position reports to the Inventory Supervisor, working as part of the Southaven Customer Service Center management team to drive continuous improvement through the use of metrics to achieve logistics excellence in service, quality and cost.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute cycle count in certified and / or non-certified inventory segments
• Perform reconciliation and research of the variances
• Post inventory results daily
• Participate in bi-annual site physical inventory activities for non-certified categories
• Prepare management reports and metrics for Southaven management and St. Louis Finance
• Support warehouse operations by researching inventory discrepancies
• Monitor inventory status and identify consolidation opportunities
• Manage replenishment process to support zone picking
• Analyze inventory movement and turns to identify and report item velocity
• Perform a variety of miscellaneous business operations analysis and reporting as needed
• Adhere to and enforce safe work practices and all safety policies and rules
• Have a thorough understanding of the site's warehouse processes and systems to be able to proactively manage any inventory discrepancy in a timely manner and provide an accurate resolution and racking of such discrepancies

Education and Experience

HS Diploma or Equivalent Degree preferred (Business, Accounting or related field) or in lieu of degree, 3 (three) years of direct inventory and inventory process management (automated and manual inventory systems). 5 (five) years over-all experience in warehousing and logistics. Power Equipment certification and the ability to maintain license through safe operation of equipment.

Skills

Physical Demands

Position requires sitting, walking, stooping, bending, talking in person and by phone or video; the stamina to work the shift as scheduled and on a regular basis, ability to work in a non-climate controlled facility with exposure to heat and / or cold in accordance with weather conditions, lifting large, small or awkwardly shaped items on a regular or repeated basis as needed; extensive use of computer equipment. The physical demands described here and above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with the ADA, as may be requested.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here and above are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the position at a successful level. EOE / VET

Additional Job Details Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec No Soliciting Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.