Inventory Associate

06 - Inventory Associate
Req ID: 139443
Hiring Manager: Vikas Bhasin Band: 06 Region: Americas 
Country: USA 
State/Province: Texas
City:  Richardson

General Overview

Functional Area:    Supply Chain Management (SCM)     
Career Stream:    Planning & Inventory (SCM_PNIV)       
Role:    Associate             
Job Title:    Inventory Associate        
Job Code:    ASS-SCM-INV        
Band:    Level 06                 
Direct/Indirect Indicator:    Indirect

Summary

Entry level during which an employee receives both functional and organizational training under close supervision. Incumbents carry out assignments within well-defined practices, procedures and policies. Works independently on details of assignments, and has limited decision-making authority; most decisions are made or guided by the immediate supervisor. Decisions/actions may have an impact on the department's/divisions goals. Works under close Supervision and requires direction on how assignments are to be executed; begins to put forward ideas on how work assignments are completed. Establishes cooperative relationships to work effectively with colleagues; supports others and participates as a team member, and takes responsibility for own work commitments. Interacts directly with immediate supervisor, co-workers and team members; engages in routine exchanges of information; interactions with external contacts, if applicable, would be monitored.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Coordinates activities of cycle counters across the business areas.
• Monitors activities to ensure proper priorities and deployment.
• Identifies process issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Assists with variance analysis to identify root cause of issues.
• Reports cycle count findings and assist in implementation of process improvements.
• Tracks and follows-up on process improvements.
• Communicates initiatives across the business areas.
• Presents cycle count findings, write-offs and process improvements to senior management.
• Provides training, support and mentoring to NCM Specialists to assist them in analyzing data and understanding role in Inventory Management.
• Develops and implements process changes to improve the current process.
• Facilitates monthly meetings to give team a technical or business update.
• Provides training on NCM for site employees to gain an understanding and need for the NCM process.
• Performs audits on physical processes and adherence to physical processes.