Inventory Coordinator

Indiana Warehouse, 1665 W. Northfield Drive, Brownsburg, IN 46112, USA

LAPP is a family‑owned company headquartered in Stuttgart and a global leader in cable and connection technology. Founded in 1959, we are still fully family‑owned today. With around 5,800 employees, we are operating in over 80 countries – globally connected and regionally rooted. Working at LAPP means more: this is where inventive spirit and a hands‑on mentality meet cherished values and tradition.

We offer all employees the freedom to develop and pursue new opportunities. Flexibility and personal responsibility are just as important to us as a family‑friendly work environment. We value all our colleagues with their talents, ideas and perspectives.

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory through consistent cycle counting best practices. They are required to be a liaison between Purchasing, Customer Service and Finance to investigate inventory discrepancies including inter-company transfers; coordinate the movement of inventory; and report financial impacts of changes.

• Review of SAP Logistics Monitor and Inventory Control tools to ensure timely processing of inventory adjustments and other postings.
• In partnership with the Purchasing department ensure that scrap material is appropriately moved and adjusted out of inventory in a timely fashion.
• Oversee daily transactions affecting inventory; report the financial impact of those transactions, including new purchases, receipts, shipments and adjustments.
• Responsible to plan and execute accurate and timely cycle counts to assure inventory accuracy.
• Publish monthly report reflecting the root cause of problems found during the cycle counting process and recommend solutions to alleviate issues in the future.
• Develop and maintain training materials and/or procedures for cycle counting and inventory control to maintain effectiveness and accuracy.
• Analyze inventory to resolve differences, identify problems, and make recommendations for continuous improvement, maintain inventory accuracy statistics, and report to management monthly.
• Coordinate with Logistics, Purchasing, and Quality concerning process improvements and procedures related to inventory.
• Make disposition of the material in non-conforming and quarantine adjustments.
• Assists with the training and development of new and existing employees in all aspects of warehouse operations including SAP.
• Evaluate the overall planning process and make appropriate recommendations for continual improvement related to accuracy, capacity, and efficiency.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic, and a positive attitude
• Upholds all safety policies and procedures and OSHA guidelines
• Balances team and individual responsibilities and supports everyone's efforts to succeed
• Demonstrates high level of accuracy and thoroughness, and looks for ways to promote and improve quality
• Treats others with respect and upholds organizational values
• Self‑motivated with the ability to prioritize and plans work activities while using time efficiently
• Accepts responsibility for own actions
• Meets productivity standards and strives to increase productivity results
• Willing to participate in training programs designed to improve performance and personal development
• Works scheduled shifts with willingness to work overtime to meet company goals
• Adapts to changes in the work environment, and supports change in a positive manner

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.

• 2-year degree or equivalent; and one to three years related experience and/or training.
• Familiarity with automated inventory control systems, including radio frequency (RF) and barcoding a plus