Lead Inventory Specialist

KGPCo is the go-to partner to Communications Service Providers. Our customers rely on our extensive range of network solutions and services to help them build, maintain, and transform networks that connect the world.

The communications industry is evolving every day and we are at the frontline of these innovations. From ground to cloud, the work we do is transforming networks and impacting communities nationwide. It's work that happens because of our motivated teams of doers and problem solvers.

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* Question Things. Take Action.
* Work Hard. Work Smart. Enjoy the Experience.
* Growth Mindset.

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SUMMARY

This position is responsible for all activities associated with the creating, analyzing, approving and routing of Stock Requests for Navision and D365 to support existing and new customer implementations to ensure that the requirements of KGP's business plan are met. This position is the primary backup to the Supervisor Procurement. This position must also meet the overstock inventory objectives of KGP while maintaining profitable company inventory levels, and inventory turns to meet required customer service levels.

What you'll do:

• Trains users, including executives, on the Navision and D365 Stock Request tools and processes.
• Manages the Stock Request tools for Navision and D365.
• Maintains the status of each Stock Request in process to ensure fiscal approvals and functional work group needs are completed in a timely manner.
• Assists with troubleshooting Stock Request issues as needed.
• Performs behind-the-scenes updates or changes at the Stock Request level.
• Utilizes Navision, D365, CRM, Microsoft Office, Excel, and Access at an intermediate skill level.
• Works as part of a cross-functional business team managing joint objectives, including inventory turns, overstock, customer service levels, profitability, and EVA.
• Updates and maintains TL9000 documents.
• Analyzes and approves X-Adjustments each morning.
• Processes PIM CRM changes each afternoon.
• Handles Purchase Block removal requests.
• Loads data into the cuscrossref table and works with the Sales department to resolve gaps.
• Loads Inventory Analysts into CRM vendor-connected contacts weekly.
• Maintains the SIM list.
• Takes meeting notes during quarterly Early Warning Overstock manager meetings.
• Runs EWOS PIDs not yet included in the EWOS appendix and works with various departments monthly to determine liability.
• Works with resellers to help sell excess inventory.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Lead Inventory Specialist is responsible for backing up Procurement Supervisor and performing their responsibilities while Supervisor is out of the office.
• Assists the Procurement Supervisor in:
  • Measuring, monitoring and guiding department activities.
  • Provide proactive communications and support to cross-functional teams and internal customers.
  • Train and develop new employees.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job, an individual must be detail oriented, able to train groups of people on our systems (including executives), able to multitask, be a critical thinker, problem solver and be patient. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• Requires High School degree or equivalent.
• Two year college degree preferred.
• Minimum of six years work experience in Logistics, Marketing or Sales.
• Must possess sound analytical, decision making, multi-tasking, problem solving, and computer skills.
• Data manipulation skills via Excel, Access and other system tools or applications are required.

PROBLEM SOLVING

The Lead Inventory Specialist is an integral part of a cross-functional business team that manages to a set of joint objectives including inventory turns, overstock, customer service levels, profitability and EVA.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the Company.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add and subtract 10 digit numbers, to multiply and divide with tens and hundreds; ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental insurance plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company match
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick/safe time
• Pet insurance for our non-human family members

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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