Inventory Coordinator
Louisville Tile, Louisville, KY, United States
Inventory Coordinator
Louisville Tile Distributors is seeking an Inventory Coordinator for our corporate office. The Inventory Coordinator will support both purchasing and operations by managing key inventory-related processes. This role is responsible for coordinating mis-shipments and damaged goods with suppliers to secure replacements or credits, providing backup coverage for Purchasing Agents during PTO, and overseeing inventory consolidation efforts for non-stock items, remnants, and expired products. This is a full-time on-site M-F position.
Louisville Tile has been a family owned business for over 70 years with 13 locations. We provide cutting edge tile and setting materials to residential and commercial customers in KY, OH, IN, TN, and MI. Louisville Tile offers careers in many fields and strive to promote from within. Our company has a family like environment with a caring culture. We were voted one of Kentucky's Best Places to work consecutively since 2015 by our employees!
Benefits Offered:
401(k) with employer match of 50% of the first 6%
Insurance Benefits after 30 days
Employer paid: life insurance, long term disability, and employee assistance program
7 paid holidays
Requirements:
Previous experience in inventory and/or Purchasing
High School Diploma
Proficient in Microsoft Office products
Desired Skills:
Desire and ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
Ability to multi-task
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail
Proficient in computer skills and particularly familiar with Microsoft Excel and Word
Ability to learn new skills while meeting deliverable deadlines and milestones
Ability to prioritize to achieve highest payoff, highest priority objectives
Strong positive attitude
Exhibit the highest degree of professionalism
Ability to identify opportunities and come up with resolutions
Ability to learn and adapt to technology, systems, and processes
Adhere to company SOPs
Professional communication and interpersonal skills
Goal oriented
Competitive spirit
Comfortable with changing processes and technology
Ability to be coached
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Tier 2's (Mis-shipments and damaged goods)
Coordinating with suppliers for goods received incorrectly or damaged reported by our warehouses.
Removing/adding inventory related as needed.
Reordering materials if needed.
Filing claims with our freight carriers.
Purchasing Agent Support and Coverage
Providing support and coverage to the Purchasing team, to include special orders and stock ordering, for scheduled PTO.
Non-stock Inventory Review and Consolidation
Reviewing non-stock reports and consolidating stocking branches.
Identifying remnants
Identifying remnant inventory and coordinate with warehouses to get these consolidated and/or removed from inventory.
Manage Product Expiration
Identifying material that is about to expire and coordinate transfers or quick sales of material with warehouses and/or branch managers.
Open PO and Transfer Clean up
Investigating old and/or late purchase orders and transfers to get resolved.
Identify and Resolve Inventory Issues
Assisting Warehouse Operations in identifying and resolving random inventory issues as they arise.
Project Support Assigned by Purchasing Manager
Assisting the Purchasing Manager with monthly projects regarding inventory.
Louisville Tile Distributors is seeking an Inventory Coordinator for our corporate office. The Inventory Coordinator will support both purchasing and operations by managing key inventory-related processes. This role is responsible for coordinating mis-shipments and damaged goods with suppliers to secure replacements or credits, providing backup coverage for Purchasing Agents during PTO, and overseeing inventory consolidation efforts for non-stock items, remnants, and expired products. This is a full-time on-site M-F position.
Louisville Tile has been a family owned business for over 70 years with 13 locations. We provide cutting edge tile and setting materials to residential and commercial customers in KY, OH, IN, TN, and MI. Louisville Tile offers careers in many fields and strive to promote from within. Our company has a family like environment with a caring culture. We were voted one of Kentucky's Best Places to work consecutively since 2015 by our employees!
Benefits Offered:
401(k) with employer match of 50% of the first 6%
Insurance Benefits after 30 days
Employer paid: life insurance, long term disability, and employee assistance program
7 paid holidays
Requirements:
Previous experience in inventory and/or Purchasing
High School Diploma
Proficient in Microsoft Office products
Desired Skills:
Desire and ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
Ability to multi-task
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail
Proficient in computer skills and particularly familiar with Microsoft Excel and Word
Ability to learn new skills while meeting deliverable deadlines and milestones
Ability to prioritize to achieve highest payoff, highest priority objectives
Strong positive attitude
Exhibit the highest degree of professionalism
Ability to identify opportunities and come up with resolutions
Ability to learn and adapt to technology, systems, and processes
Adhere to company SOPs
Professional communication and interpersonal skills
Goal oriented
Competitive spirit
Comfortable with changing processes and technology
Ability to be coached
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Tier 2's (Mis-shipments and damaged goods)
Coordinating with suppliers for goods received incorrectly or damaged reported by our warehouses.
Removing/adding inventory related as needed.
Reordering materials if needed.
Filing claims with our freight carriers.
Purchasing Agent Support and Coverage
Providing support and coverage to the Purchasing team, to include special orders and stock ordering, for scheduled PTO.
Non-stock Inventory Review and Consolidation
Reviewing non-stock reports and consolidating stocking branches.
Identifying remnants
Identifying remnant inventory and coordinate with warehouses to get these consolidated and/or removed from inventory.
Manage Product Expiration
Identifying material that is about to expire and coordinate transfers or quick sales of material with warehouses and/or branch managers.
Open PO and Transfer Clean up
Investigating old and/or late purchase orders and transfers to get resolved.
Identify and Resolve Inventory Issues
Assisting Warehouse Operations in identifying and resolving random inventory issues as they arise.
Project Support Assigned by Purchasing Manager
Assisting the Purchasing Manager with monthly projects regarding inventory.