Consignment Inventory Specialist Level 1

WHO WE ARE

KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation. 

The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. We – more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group in over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented industry of intralogistics are dedicated to making complexity simple. 

One of KNAPP’s primary goals is to use continuous innovation to drive warehouse automation forward, always with the specific needs of the customers in mind. KNAPP Group’s unrelenting development activity is evident in everything from automated order picking systems and continuing refinement of container handling technology to its state-of-the-art, industry leading software solutions.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

The Consignment Inventory Specialist- Level 1 will be responsible for consignment spare parts management and administration process for North America for new and existing customers.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:  

• Process consignment orders for all relevant customers utilizing ERP software SAP for each respective site.
• Liaise with KNAPP Resident Business Team to capture part replenishment requirements.
• Ensure timely resolution of pricing or inventory discrepancies by working closely with procurement and KNAPP Resident Technicians.
• Coordinate inventory audits as required by site contracts.
• Monitor cycle counts that will be performed by the onsite technician and resolve discrepancies. 
• Cooperate with the Purchasing Team and Warehouse Team to secure qualified management of spare parts delivery when applicable.
• Update Management of open orders and customer follow-up with regards to open orders.
• Issue purchase orders for all consignment parts; manage through receiving.
• Handle product expediting issues to meet the needs of the business. 
• Visit customers to assist with year-end inventory audits as directed.
• Assist the “Consignment Inventory Specialist – Level 2” position in Consignment Inventory duties.
• Perform other duties as required

WHAT YOU HAVE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or related studies preferred
• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience preferably in automation industry
• Knowledge of SAP ERP System preferred
• Proficient in MS Office
• Ability to analyze and evaluate data
• Basic technical understanding
• Good negotiation, communication (oral and written), analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Travel of up to 25%
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Passport or ability to obtain a passport
• Professional office etiquette is required at all times

WHAT YOU WILL GET

• 2 remote days per week
• Half day Fridays
• A beautiful new, state-of-the-art, office complex in Kennesaw, GA
• Industry competitive compensation
• Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
• 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Subsidized Daycare
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Subsidized food delivery
• Monthly celebrations
• Quarterly employee events
• Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability and volunteering

KNAPP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other basis protected by law. 

Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug-free workplace policy is required.  All candidates will be subject to drug-screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug-free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during “off-hours.”