KTEC Inventory Analyst

Position Overview:

This individual will support the inventory control management strategy for the Knapheide Truck Equipment Centers to ensure best practices are developed and sustained across all locations. This position will work closely with KTEC Supply Chain Team and KTEC Material Mangers at all Installation Centers and Stores.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Measure and monitor key performance indicators (benchmark best practices with KTEC leadership) to measure the effectiveness of the inventory management operations for each of the KTEC locations. KPI's include inventory turns, inventory accuracy and slow-moving inventory.
• Support inventory management strategies, processes, and procedures for the Installation Centers and Stores; to include the following:
  • Assist quarterly reviews with KTEC and Corporate Supply Chain on progress and policies.
  • Assist stores with training new material managers.
  • Support an accurate and timely cycle counting process consistent with ERP system (currently Spokane/KBS) to validate inventory accuracy (using ABC approach) so that an annual physical inventory is no longer necessary.
  • Review storage plan at each location to ensure local and offsite inventory segregation for efficient and accurate job staging and physical inventory.
  • Work directly with Knapheide Corporate Purchasing as needed and to provide support.
  • Define and follow the best practice for managing and reducing offsite inventory and local slow-moving inventory so that cash flow can be improved.
  • Ensure that materials are properly inspected, received and stored in a timely manner as defined in the receiving process.
• Reinforce the RGA (Returned Goods Authorization) process for all stores and assist as needed
• Assist and audit KTECs use of ticket system
• Assist in disposition of excess inventory.
• Assist and audit in physical inventories including up to 50% travel to KTEC locations.
• Audit stores for compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Act as liaison for KTEC materials teams in the development of portal applications and Tableau dashboards.

Position Requirements:

Individual Requirements or highly recommended:

• 4-year college degree
• Desired experience in Inventory Control, Inventory Management, or Warehouse Management.
• Ability to be self-guided with project and multiple facility relations
• Desired experience with advanced Microsoft Excel
• Strong collaboration background and skills

Physical/Mental Requirements Needed to Perform the Essential Functions of the Position:

Position must be able to travel up to 50% of the time, possess exceptional people management and team building skills.

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