Inventory Control Specialist - 1st Shift

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Job Objective: Maintain and update Oracle inventory on a regular basis to ensure inventory accuracy at all times.

Essential Job Functions:

• Commitment to Safety

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by adhering to all safety protocols and guidelines.
• Promotes a culture of safety within the organization by leading by example and encouraging others to prioritize safety.
• Promptly reports any safety incidents or near-misses to the appropriate personnel and contributes to the investigation process.
• Active participation in safety-related programs and initiatives is required as necessary. This includes involvement in the safety committee on a rotating schedule, as well as participation in Risk Assessments, Exposure Hunts, department inspections, and change management activities.

• Inventory Control
  • Monitory and evaluate transactions to ensure inventory accuracy and identify material losses/gains, correcting transactions in Oracle as needed.
  • Initiate, post, and reconcile cycle counts and location audits.
  • Research discrepancy root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent future problems.
  • Verify on-hand inventory of Knit and Wovens semifinished goods, performing weekly physicals. Investigate discrepancies and record adjustments in Oracle as required.
  • Working with Distribution and Customer Service, verify on-hand inventory related to customer complaints.
  • Monitor Oracle interfaces and pending transactions to correct problems and transactions that impact inventory.
  • Prepare reports of monthly cycle counts and location audit results.
  • Support other Inventory Control functions as required.
• Personal Care Material
  • Verify production receipts of specified Personal Care material, performing daily physicals as needed. Investigate discrepancies and record adjustments in Oracle when required.
  • Report daily Personal Care production numbers/discrepancies to Planning, updating production reports.
  • Maintain daily Personal Care inventory spreadsheet, recording each inventory receipt and issue by lot number.
  • Verify on-hand inventory of semifinished goods, performing weekly physicals. Investigate discrepancies and record adjustments in Oracle as required.
  • Support monthly physical of specified Personal Care material.

Automotive Material

• Verify on-hand inventory of specified Automotive material, performing daily to weekly physical counts as needed. Investigate discrepancies and record adjustments in Oracle as required.
• Working with Manufacturing and Planning, perform weekly scrap adjustments in Oracle on specified Automotive material.

• General
  • Perform projects, analyses, and data extractions as assigned.
  • Train new associates in essential job functions.
  • Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
  • Excellent attendance required.
  • Full time presence required.
  • Ability to work overtime as required or requested, including extended shifts and weekends.

Job Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree, 2-4 years related experience and/or training in an inventory control/warehousing environment, or equivalent combination of education & experience.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and MS Excel.
• Has ability to work and think independently and able to prioritize job requirements.
• Must be detail oriented and pay close attention to accuracy.
• Must have solid math skills.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Experience operating an Order Picker and/or Sit Down Forklift preferred.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING

Fostering a culture where people thrive-safely, purposefully, and with opportunity. At Velcro USA Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and generous time-off to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Our culture encourages advancement and provides opportunities for both personal and professional development.

Safetyis a core value at Velcro USA Inc. and an essential part of every role. We are dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy work environment through strict adherence to our Global Safety Rules and our goal of achieving Zero Injuries of Any Kind (ZIAK). Employees are expected to complete required safety training, use personal protective equipment (PPE), report unsafe conditions, and follow protocols for fall protection, lockout/tagout (LOTO), hot work, and confined spaces. Together, we foster a culture of prevention, accountability, and care.

Health and Welfare Benefits:

Medical and Prescription Coverage (HSA and HRA Options)

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Award Winning Wellness and Incentive Program

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Retirement Savings Plan

401(k) Saving Plan with generous 5.5% Company match and Immediate Vesting

Time-Off Benefits

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

13 Paid Company Holidays

Other Benefits and Programs

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Financial Wellness Benefit - Smart Dollar

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee Resource Groups

Charitable or Educational Matching Gift Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Velcro Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.