Foundry Inventory Specialist

Overview

To assist in the management of foundry inventories (raw materials and supplies) to ensure that GIW employees have access to needed materials, inventory balances remain accurate, obsolete and slow-moving inventory is limited, and all foundry processes have the correct supplies to complete the production schedules.

• Understands KSB GIW, Inc. products, services, material and inventory classifications, applications, valuations, and business transactions from receiving, usage, shipment, and obsolescence of goods.
• Remains current with the latest inventory management and material handling tools, technology, and procedures.
• Monitors inventory levels for Grovetown & Thomson foundries and requests changes as needed by collaborating with procurement and inventory control.
• Responsible for all Grovetown & Thomson raw material reporting, investigating/analyzing the data and suggesting changes to improve overall inventory health.
• Assists in the development and implementation of Supply Chain / Inventory Management initiatives that support overall company objectives.
• Identifies potential areas for inventory discrepancies and reports to Senior Foundry Operations Manager & Inventory Control Manager.
• Leads the dispositions of excess foundry inventory supplies (e.g., metals) such as building plans to use them, transferring to another location for use, or selling excesses to scrap material suppliers.
• Responsible for writing, keeping and updating foundry inventory related work instructions.
• Daily responsibility of ensuring heat sheets are updated and any discrepancies are thoroughly investigated.
• Develops and implements a flask inventory management system, including a unique identifier for each flask, regular cycle counts, and collaborating with maintenance to repair any flasks that are not fit for use.
• Responsible for maintaining SAP Material Master for foundry related supplies.
• Assists in weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly WIP audits for Grovetown and Thomson.
• Works closely with purchasing department for any inventory related concerns.
• Collaborates closely with the Inventory Control Manager and assists in conducting weekly/monthly inventory cycle counts, evaluates cycle count results, and develops action plans to improve inventory accuracy and communicates those to stakeholders.
• Assists in Planning and coordinating of the annual physical inventory count.
• Manages a complete end to end process for receiving, transferring, and usage of all metals for foundry pouring operations in Grovetown and Thomson.
• Demonstrates knowledge on all aspects of SAP directly related to developing and managing inventory levels.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or four (4) years related foundry experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum –3 to 5 years plus of stable work history in a heavy industrial environment.
• Knowledge of SAP P14, particularly PP, WM and IM
• Production planning and inventory control knowledge
• Proven problem-solving skills and abilities
• Effective communication
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio
• Must be able to strive in a fast paced, demanding environment

Primarily desk-type duty, but there are occasions that will require frequent walking and standing in a manufacturing environment.

KSB Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

KSB makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

We value employees who take the initiative and are committed to our company; employees who take responsibility and for whom business success is the focus of their actions. In return, we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions, flexible working time models, individual training opportunities and the best career prospects.