Inventory Control and Warehouse Manager

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of approximately $5 billion.

AMETEK has 18,000 colleagues at more than 150 operating locations, and a global network of sales, service and support locations in 30 countries around the world.

The AMETEK Growth Model combines its four growth strategies of Operational Excellence, Strategic Acquisitions, Global & Market Expansion, and New Product Development, with a disciplined focus on cash generation and capital deployment. By executing the AMETEK Growth Model, the company seeks to generate shareholder value by doubling earnings per share over the course of each business cycle.

The STC Business Unit of AMETEK is one of the leading manufacturers and developers of calibration instruments for temperature, pressure, and process control. We are also a leader in level measurement devices, continuous position sensors, hardness testers, force measurement devices, and retractable cord reels. In addition, we offer a line of material testing solutions.

At AMETEK STC, you will have the opportunity to share your ideas and shape your career.

SUMMARY:The incumbent will direct and coordinate all areas of warehousing, shipping, receiving and storage of raw & finished goods/materials. Person will manage and control activities related to scheduling, storage, Kanban’s and inventory of materials to meet production requirements, delivery schedules, kitting for contract manufacturing, manage and reorder MRO supplies, and all other inventory-related P&L objectives. Manages raw materials and components for work in process and finished goods to ensure customer, revenue and net inventory objectives are met. The person also plans and implements needed work for all product groups, ensuring approved parts or materials and indirect manpower are available for the manufacturing team to perform the work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Plan, coordinate, manage and control activities related to the receipt, scheduling, storage, and inventory movements of material, parts, supplies and services to meet production requirements and delivery schedules.
• Plan and manage short and long-range inventory plans for work in process, finished goods, etc., to meet P&L objectives.
• Manage the material management programs to meet manufacturing requirements. Analyze and evaluate inventory and production capacities and plans in relation to current and long-range commitments.
• Advise management as to potential delivery performance and problem areas. Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports.
• Liaison with Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, Manufacturing, etc. to prioritize and complete customer orders, new product development/ launch, customer audits, internal & external audits, inventory control as per business requirements.
• Maintain and manage material backlog requirements to meet customer expectations
• Plan and schedule workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Manage 3rd party manufacturer for planning and supply of product (as required).
• Make decisions to release, firm, cancel, or defer work based upon current inventory, demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Coordinate proper rotation of inventory to minimize scrap/reworked parts at incorporation time.
• Understand and facilitate the use of KANBANs and other methods to ensure the highest quality and linearity are attainable to production.
• Identify, collect, analyze, and create data reporting that support Inventory Management, Inventory Accuracy, Scrap Analysis/ accuracy, etc.
• Ensure updates to all Oracle ERP Demand History, Forecast, MPS, MDS and MRP data.
• Drive key Inventory Management opportunities through creation of plans that optimize inventory levels
• Manage shipping dept & personnel for on time customer orders (domestic & foreign) and maintain reports as per management requirements.
• Manage receiving dept & personnel and maintain FIFO, Kanban, fast/ slow moving, MRO and other CM vendor supplies as per management requirements.
• Assist in creating and executing all supply chain material cost savings projects
• Perform cycle counts on parts as required by the management team.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Supply Chain or related field.
• Three to five years’ experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Previous experience with MRP and ERP software required; Oracle preferred
• Strong analytical skills
• Knowledge in using methodologies in support of manufacturing process improvement efforts (Kanban’s, Inventory Pull Systems, Lean, etc.).
• Self-starter; able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to interpret documents such as work instructions, schematics and drawings, process routers, bills of material, procedure manuals, and safety rules.
• Capable of providing mentoring and give guidance to subordinated and other employees.
• Experience in foreign and
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Previous experience with email system required; MS Outlook preferred

At AMETEK STC we believe in building a sustainable future for our customers, colleagues, suppliers, and the communities in which we operate. We take an active role in promoting real change, by contributing to a healthy, fair, and sustainable society in many of the countries our facilities are located. We call it !