Inventory Coordinator at Michael Stevens Consulting

Job Description

• To monitor and report on the company's inventory.
• The job is key since the efficient handling of the company's products and supplies is critical for the attainment of business goals.
• The goal is to ensure that all business operations have adequate material to achieve their objectives.

Responsibilities

• Devise ways to optimize inventory control procedures.
• Inspect the levels of business supplies and raw material to identify shortages.
• Ensure product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can cover direct demand from customers.
• Record daily deliveries and shipments to reconcile inventory.
• Use software to monitor demand and document characteristics of inventory.
• Place orders to replenish stock avoiding insufficiencies or excessive surplus.
• Analyze data to anticipate future needs.
• Evaluate suppliers to achieve cost-effective deals and maintain trust relationships.
• Collaborate with warehouse employees and other staff to ensure business goals are met.
• Report to upper management on stock levels, issues etc.
• Developing inventory analysis reports and analyzing variances.
• Verifying accurate standard costs.
• Monitoring inventory transactions.
• Reconciling inventory accounts to the general ledger.
• Preparing monthly journal entries as needed.
• Special projects as required.

Requirements

• Proven experience as inventory manager/Coordinator or similar position.
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.
• Working knowledge of inventory management software (e.g. ERP).
• Ability to accurately track inventory and create reports.
• An analytical mind with strong math skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• B.Sc/BA in Accounting,business administration or logistics.
• Candidates must have accounting experience and relevant certifications.