Inventory Auditor 1 KS (Manufacturing)

Without knowing it, millions of people wear apparel and accessories distributed by alphabroder. Consumers may not recognize the company's name, but clothiers and promotional agencies certainly do. Whether the item is a company golf shirt, a T-shirt from a rock concert or a souvenir shirt from a vacation destination, chances are it has passed through one of our many Distribution Centers across North America.

1. Overall purpose of this position:

Perform inventory cycle counts and inspections to ensure high inventory accuracy levels and timely

processing of customer returns and back to stock.

2. Major activities, which must be performed in order to carry out the purpose of the position as described above:

• Perform inventory counts which include RF cycle counting, location audits and recounts.
• Review completed inventory counts and variances to determine if further research or a recount is needed.
• Update and distribute department reports using Excel or other established logs.
• Perform product inspections to determine if product meets established specifications. This includes indentifying product as well as sorting through product to determine if product is “good” so it can go back to stock or if product should be written off.
• Review inventory in Inventory Problem Bins to confirm and resolve issues with items. Determine if inventory can be corrected with a stock adjustment, put back to stock or if it is damaged or defective and must be written off. Identify product that is not labeled or not labeled correctly and properly label carton.
• Perform final check of inventory before a customer order is shorted. Check item locations as well as “likely locations” (neighboring bins, aisles, end caps…). Review item transactions and old locations to try to find missing inventory. Update warehouse transfer order in FDM4 if appropriate.
• Process customer returns by sorting/inspecting/identifying product and updating items/quantities on claims in IRMS. Determine if claim is complete. Close/post claims.
• Create and update customer returns in FDM4. Determine if a new claim must be entered or if it is necessary to update or change an existing claim.
• Perform inbound/outbound audits (receipt/returns and outbound orders including transfers).
• Putaway product that has been processed through claims.
• Adhere to established safety regulations and company policies/procedures.
• Serve as a member of the distribution center team by assisting in other areas as needed.

1. Specific knowledge, training or skills required to perform the duties of this position. Identify specific concepts, courses, training programs or required certifications.

•  Attention to detail/accuracy
• Manage multiple priorities/deadlines
•  Use IRMS RF, Desktop and FDM4 with basic understanding to complete common tasks and perform basic research
•  Good oral communications skills; ability to express an issue or pose a question in polite/respectful manner
•  Ability to identify problems/issues and resolve with minimal supervision
•  Basic reading and math skills
•  Solid knowledge of company product line
•  Ability to use basic warehouse tools/equipment
•  May be required to be certified to operate motorized equipment (electric pallet jack, stock picker, mule or other power equipment)
•  Physical agility and stamina to stand, walk, bend and lift (up to 60 pounds)
•  Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
•  Flexibility with work schedule; available to work overtime

2. Previous positions that are necessary background experience to qualify for this position.

• Previous distribution center or inventory experience is helpful.