Material Control Coordinator- New Bern

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. 

• Develop, communicate, and train other associates to standard inventory procedures.
• Coordinate, perform and analyze cycle counts.  Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, floor negatives, and reprocessing lists.  Provide and implement corrective actions as required.
• Assist in various projects to investigate or resolve material control issues.
• Develop new methods, processes, procedures to increase efficiencies of material flow and support implementation of continuous improvement projects.
• Prepare and implement training plans for material flow improvement projects
• Submit daily/weekly/monthly reports as required.
• Work as a Materials Team Leader for limited periods of time; i.e., to cover during absence.
• Update warehouse views in the material master.
• Process short term deviations from an inventory standpoint.

Competencies:

• Action Oriented - Is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.
• Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Timely Decision Making - Makes decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure; able to make a quick decision.
• Functional/Technical Skills - Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Informing – Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of a team, unit, or organization; provides individuals information so they can make accurate decisions; is timely with information.
• Peer Relationships - Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gains support and trust of peers; encourages collaboration; can be candid with peers.
• Priority Setting – Spends his/her time and the time of others on what’s important; quickly zeros in on the critical sense of what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus.
• Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers.
• Organizing - Can obtain the right resources to get things done; can perform multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal.  Uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner.

Competencies:

1. Action Oriented - Is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.
2. Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
3. Timely Decision Making - Makes decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure; able to make a quick decision.
4. Functional/Technical Skills - Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
5. Informing – Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of a team, unit, or organization; provides individuals information so they can make accurate decisions; is timely with information.
6. Peer Relationships - Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gains support and trust of peers; encourages collaboration; can be candid with peers.
7. Priority Setting – Spends his/her time and the time of others on what’s important; quickly zeros in on the critical sense of what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus.
8. Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers.
9. Organizing - Can obtain the right resources to get things done; can perform multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal.  Uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner.

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.

Education/Experience:

1. High School diploma or GED equivalent required with Associates Degree in business related curriculum preferred.
2. A minimum of 3 years combined experience in material control and manufacturing operations required with at least one year in materials operations preferred.
3. Strong ability to establish, prioritize, and organize responsibilities to accomplish tasks in an efficient manner.
4. Thorough comprehension of inventory management; both storage and handling.  Working knowledge of Inventory Control systems.  
5. Possess excellent presentation skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
6. Ability to coordinate a variety of activities, track important details, follow-up on delegated assignments.
7. Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to change and provide change management guidance to others.
8. Proven ability to continually meet or exceed objectives.
9. Demonstrated organizational and planning skills, capable of managing a large number of tasks and resources on multiple projects with tight deadlines.
10. Demonstrated decision making skills.
11. Must be detail-oriented.
12. Must have an understanding of the SAP warehouse module of and how master data impacts the material flow.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business correspondence and technical procedures; write reports, and procedure manuals; effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference,, volume; and to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; and to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient with MS Word software; Excel spreadsheet software; PowerPoint presentation software; and, SAP Enterprise software (must be able to process materials operating transactional codes)

1. Associate must not have been awarded a job through a posting in the previous six (6) months.  (Exceptions to the 6-month time limit may be considered if circumstances beyond the control of the associate caused a shift change or demotion).
2. Associate must not have been removed from or voluntarily stepped down from a bid job in the preceding 12 months.
3. Associates can have no written disciplinary warnings within six (6) months of the posting date.
4. Associates cannot have less than 17 UTO hours.
5. Associate must meet all the minimum qualifications outlined on the job bid.
6. A 90-day probationary period applies to all job postings.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We’re focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

Explore life at Fortune Brands here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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