Inventory Control Specialist

Job ID: 3089 

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Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

This position is responsible for managing/monitoring inventory transactions within the facility.(i.e., receiving, shipping, replenishment, cycle counts, research, and shortages) to ensure that solutions are implemented to maintain accurate inventory movement throughout the facility. This position will handle repeatable analysis and tasks driving continuous cost and service improvement by recommending and implementing stated improvements. Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager including but not limited to Over, Short, and Damaged processing, Track and Trace, Seal Safety Ownership, Peak System Team Members, Trouble Shooting and Problem-Solving focus.

Position Detail – Responsibilities

• Maintain SKU master data in sync with host systems
• Responsible for all data entry initiatives
• Inventory research and trend analysis
• System reconciliation
• Slotting
• Data research
• Product data analysis
• Warehouse utilization
• COF research
• Cycle counts/ warehouse accuracy
• System maintenance
• Reporting
• Global business segment support (sourcing, quality, data governance, etc.)

Position Detail – Key Qualifications

• Proficiency in SAP, OTM and PKMS
• Knowledge of transportation best practices and procedures
• Strong work ethic with a "can do" attitude
• Proficient and comfortable with computer systems, and ideally have experience with various retail or distribution computer systems.
• A good communicator who is energetic, a quick study and analytical. Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Able to identify and formulate solutions to problems and have extreme attention to detail.
• Able to work independently
• Attention to detail and organization
• Ability to cross train and learn other transportation functions as assigned by management
• High school diploma or GED
• 3-5 years in logistics inventory control role or equivalent analytical experience
• General knowledge of shipping, receiving and distribution center operation; understanding of transportation best practices and procedures preferred.
• Systems knowledge (SAP, OTM, WMS)
• Intermediate to advanced skills with MS Office Products
• Solid analytical skills and problem-solving skills with high detail orientation
• Good communication both written and verbal is necessary due to the significant interaction required to ensure alignment and coordination across groups
• Ability to plan work on daily basis, work independently, self-motivated
• Ability to cross train and learn other transportation functions as assigned 
• Ability to be a team player

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.