Inventory Specialist

Are you looking to be part of a fast-paced, small team in a fast-growing manufacturing company? We are looking for a team member to help as a valued inventory specialist.

Located in Red Wing, Minnesota, Elektro Assemblies is a leader in the manufacturing of all wire our customers wire needs; from single wire to complex large harnesses. We help customers in a variety of industries including automotive, healthcare, technology and food equipment, just to name a few.

From the start in 1973, Elektro Assemblies brings your prints to life by offering initial builds and production runs, with supreme quality and delivery. We are here to serve our customers and their needs. There's no wire too small or harness too large, that we can't produce for our customers.

Elektro Assemblies believes in a strong set of core values, customer focused, continuous improvement, action oriented, and individual accountability, are the foundation of our business and how each one of us interacts as a team. We strive to deliver on our motto of being Faster, Flexible and Responsive to our customers!

In addition to our core values and our customer focus, we also have a 4.5-day work week, which means you can start your weekend early!

We are looking for a self-directed ambitious team member that wants to be part of a high performing inventory management team, that can utilize their skills to contribute to the growth of the business!!

Qualities needed to be successful in the role include:

• Routine replenishment of raw materials - executing on MRP actions (generating and sending purchase orders to support planned and scheduled production).
• Kitting production orders; right part, right place, the right time, every time.
• Complete accurate shipping (Complete and on time - COT).
• Ability to receive parts accurately and in an efficient time.
• Evaluate and inspect all incoming products and materials.
• Analyze and complete root cause analysis, and corrective actions related to supplier performance.
• Utilize data to drive supplier performance: quality, delivery, and cost of goods.
• Manage and maintain warehouse inventories - accurate, fixed locations, visible and physical controls. 
• Maintain and execute the Cycle Count Program (CCT) - to ensure inventory accuracy.

Ideally, your background would include some, if not all of the attributes listed below:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• APICS CPIM certification preferred.
• Minimum six (6) months of related experience or training - hands on experience in a high-volume repetitive manufacturing environment using MRP, is required.
• An associates degree is a big plus, but not a requirement.
• Formal training on or use of ERP / MRP systems is a must.

If you are self-motivated, engaged team member that has manufacturing experience, we'd like you to apply! We offer paid, on-the-job training and competitive wages and benefits. We are growing and strive to promote from within!