Inventory Consignment Specialist

The Company Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

The Position

Inventory Consignment Specialist

Summary

Job Summary

This position is responsible for all activities associated with the creation, analysis, audit and reconciliation of inventory requests. This role will create and support existing and new customer implementations via EDI, AX and SAP. Develop and implement a process to ensure that the requirements of Imerys business plans are met. This position must also meet the inventory objectives of Imerys and its offsite warehouses while maintaining profitable company inventory levels and inventory turns to meet required customer service levels. Key customer contact to reconcile inventory, support cash collections and manage the order to cash process.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Inventory Consignment Specialist is an integral part of a cross-functional business team that manages a set of joint objectives including inventory turns, overstock, customer service levels and profitability
• Keep an accurate and up-to-date count of all active inventory
• Participate in the scheduling and organizing of yearly physical inventory to validate count of goods and materials
• Develop and implement processes to support Imerys’ business objectives and promote an improve customer experience
• Work collaboratively with internal customers and teams to ensure operational efficiencies and work towards performance excellence. Report any discrepancies found during processes and quarterly audits
• Working closely with the sales team to avoid aging orders, obsolete inventory and cancellations
• Utilize basic problem-solving techniques to improve supply chain processes
• Monthly SAP/ERP reporting of onhand and system inventory
• Train and develop new employees on the inventory system and processes

Required Skills

• Strong commitment to customer/client satisfaction
• Ability to perform with ease multiple tasks and manage time effectively
• Ability to effectively communicate in a professional manner
• Must possess excellent organization skills, pronounced judgment and decision-making abilities and be able to maintain confidentiality of information
• Ability to demonstrate strong organizational and problem- solving skills required and strong interpersonal relationship building skills
• Knowledge of SAP, ERP, Salesforce and Google Suites

Requirements Of The Position

• Travel will be required, ~20% Domestic travel
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent 3 plus years of work experience
• Demonstrated experience with inventory consignment management

Pay Scale: $65,000 to $70,000

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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