Inventory Coordinator – Indoor Construction – AVA

Inventory Coordinator – Indoor Construction – AVA

Position: Inventory Coordinator

Reports to: Material Control Supervisor, AVA

Company Overview:

Advanced Volumetric Alliance (AVA) is a volumetric off-site building manufacturer that creates entire buildings in a production manufacturing environment. AVA’s culture requires accomplished self-starters who thrive in a fast-paced and innovative team environment. AVA is focused on multi-family living, senior living, and the hospitality development sectors along with others. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures industry-leading full volumetric modular units for Upper-Midwest clients in a 180,000 SF state-of-the-art facility in Albertville, MN.

Job Description: This role will be instrumental in helping AVA Material Control Supervisor to issue, deliver, and manage inventory effectively and efficiently. This critical role will collaborate with crew members to support production. This includes assisting in the workflow and storage of material to deliver the line what they need when they need it. Inventory Coordinator will be responsible for but not limited to WIP to finished goods, initiate regular cycle counts, building kitting, active/future work orders, and all other aspects related to inventory control.

A successful Inventory Coordinator possesses commanding knowledge of ERP, Excel skills and is coachable, timely, well-organized, focuses on process improvement, and communicates effectively and transparently.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively prepare for upcoming orders and future project demand needs
• Use Global Shop (ERP) software to issue, transfer, deliver, and review work orders/BOM’s
• Verify the accuracy of quantity of inventory and resolve any discrepancies by conducting regular audits and cycle counts.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments; material management and equipment needs
• Leverage manufacturing best practices to assist with direct flow of materials
• Actively seek out inventory discrepancies with Crew Leads and production team members
• Keeping a well-maintained and updated account of stock and inventory levels in ERP
• Deliver clear and transparent communication of inventory across applicable work streams and work centers
• Engage and collaborate with warehouse, purchasing, engineering, and other leaders to optimize processes
• Ensure compliance to legal regulations and company policy surrounding hazardous and other materials
• Maintain storage areas to ensure that inventory is secure and protected while maintaining safety standards and regulations
• Create and maintain reports in ERP system and Excel that provide useful information to operations and material control team
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Possess 2-5 years prior experience in inventory management. Solid knowledge of logistics operations and standard material handling processes. Experience in inventory management and controls.

Good understanding of KPIs related to inventory management. Regular communication with production to ensure material management aligns with their needs.

Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, knowledge of ERP software/data entry related to work order processing and inventory management, open to coaching and mentoring, excellent organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, problem-solving and risk mitigation mindset, ability to quickly prioritize with a sense of urgency. Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift, push, pull 50 lbs regularly
• Standing for extended periods of time

We are a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace and offer benefits on day one of employment. We offer competitive wages and opportunities for advancement with a growing company. Interested applicants can apply by email: [email protected]

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. AVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift