Inventory Specialist

Company: Knoll
Location: East Greenville
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Why join us? Knoll uses modern design to connect people to their work, their lives, their world. Since 1938, we have been recognized internationally for creating workplace and residential furnishings that inspire, evolve, and endure. Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Knoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Knoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone. GENERAL PURPOSE Responsible for monitoring the inventory accuracy level of the raw materials warehouse and work-in process area by performing daily cycle count verifications, audits, and other inventory investigations. Identify and correct errors, seeking out the causes and taking corrective action. Ensure that the database is reflecting accurate information as it relates to materials. Perform a frontline leadership role in support of manufacturing associates in assigned work area; within the defined team or area - lead and coordinate associate activities and operation. Ensure that associates are working safely, efficiently and the production schedule is adhered to. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Analyze the situation and suggest corrective course of action. Ensure proper transactions are done in processing of work orders, deviations, material transfers, transport request, and other documents Interact and communicate daily with the warehouse and production personnel, schedulers, work team leaders and procurement personnel concerning inventory discrepancies. Participate in process improvement. Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives. Perform, confirm and resolve all cycle count discrepancies on a daily basis. (Majority of time will be spent counting and verifying). Report on inventory/database information to support plant goals. Research and correct inventory records when reported by production and/or receiving such as research and verification of packing slips. Analyze the situation and suggest corrective course of action. Ensure proper transactions are done in processing of work orders, deviations, material transfers, transport request, and other documents Interact and communicate daily with the warehouse and production personnel, schedulers, work team leaders and procurement personnel concerning inventory discrepancies. Participate in process improvement. Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives. Perform, confirm and resolve all cycle count discrepancies on a daily basis. (Majority of time will be spent counting and verifying). Report on inventory/database information to support plant goals. Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives. Required Skills: Excellent communication skills with warehouse workers, purchasing department, and applicable outside vendors. Basic understanding of inventory control procedures. Proficient keyboarding skills. Detailed oriented, organized and able to work with minimum supervision. Ability to develop professional relationships with internal and external customers. Ability to perform basic math calculations. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times. Must be able to navigate warehouse and reach items both high and low. Additional Essential Functions Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience with computerized inventory systems required. Forklift operator certification preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands 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. Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations. Who We Hire? Simply put, we hire everyone. Knoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities. This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings. MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com. Employment Type: Full Time

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