Description

KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services,industry and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities. Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB's research and development activities forms the basis for the company's success.

People. Passion. Performance. It is these three success factors that make KSB the company it is today.

At KSB, we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products.

Foundry Inventory Specialist

KSB GIW, Inc.

Department: Inventory Control
Reports to: Senior Inventory Manager
Location: Georgia, USA
Shift: 1st

FLSA Status: Salary Exempt

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 (ie. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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.

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