06 - Inventory Associate 1

Req ID:

139446

Hiring Manager:

Jesse Johnson 

Band:

06 

Region:

Americas 

Country:

USA 

State/Province:

TexasCity:

RichardsonGeneral Overview

Functional Area:

Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Career Stream:

Planning & Inventory (SCM_PNIV)

Role:

Associate Job Title:

Inventory Associate Job Code:

ASS-SCM-INV

Band:

Level 06

Direct/Indirect Indicator:

Indirect Summary Entry level during which an employee receives both functional and organizational training under close supervision. Incumbents carry out assignments within well-defined practices, procedures and policies. Works independently on details of assignments, and has limited decision-making authority; most decisions are made or guided by the immediate supervisor. Decisions/actions may have an impact on the department's/divisions goals. Works under close Supervision and requires direction on how assignments are to be executed; begins to put forward ideas on how work assignments are completed. Establishes cooperative relationships to work effectively with colleagues; supports others and participates as a team member, and takes responsibility for own work commitments. Interacts directly with immediate supervisor, co-workers and team members; engages in routine exchanges of information; interactions with external contacts, if applicable, would be monitored. Detailed Description Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following: Coordinates activities of cycle counters across the business areas. Monitors activities to ensure proper priorities and deployment. Identifies process issues and opportunities for improvement. Assists with variance analysis to identify root cause of issues. Reports cycle count findings and assist in implementation of process improvements. Tracks and follows-up on process improvements. Communicates initiatives across the business areas. Presents cycle count findings, write-offs and process improvements to senior management. Provides training, support and mentoring to NCM Specialists to assist them in analyzing data and understanding role in Inventory Management. Develops and implements process changes to improve the current process. Facilitates monthly meetings to give team a technical or business update. Provides training on NCM for site employees to gain an understanding and need for the NCM process. Performs audits on physical processes and adherence to physical processes. Knowledge/Skills/Competencies Basic knowledge of production planning fundamentals, scheduling, materials requirements planning techniques and manufacturing control systems. Knowledge of warehouse, distribution, inventory control, and shipping/receiving practices. Strong analytical skills to perform root cause analysis, interpret data, and resolve issues. Basic math skills. Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records of material movement. Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal customers. Ability to provide leadership to a group of employees. Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to accurately perform tasks in some or all of the following applications: Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers Physical Demands Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment. Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required. Typical Experience Zero to two years of relevant experience. Typical Education Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experiency. Educational requirements may vary by geography. Notes This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time. Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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