Job Description

Simcona Electronics Corporation, Manufacturing Services is a contract manufacturing company specializing in building industrial electrical panels and electrical and mechanical subassemblies. 

Simcona offers a culture of respect, collaboration, and inclusivity, where employees feel valued and supported. Open communication is encouraged, allowing for transparent discussions and the sharing of ideas.

Simcona offers a competitive base salary, annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, medical benefits for essential healthcare, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching to ensure financial security.  

 The Inventory Specialist works with cross functional teams to deliver high-quality products on time and on budget.  This responsibility requires knowledge of all of the functional team, Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing.  

The Inventory Specialist works for the Director of Operations and will be supported by operations, engineering, and manufacturing.

Pay Range: 

$19.23 - $21.63

Locations: 

525 Mile Crossing Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14624

Responsibilities & Duties

Daily Work

• Ship & receive material.
• Perform incoming inspection.
• Store materials in their proper location.
• Help maintain inventory records in the company ERP system.
• Maintain labeling on shelves.
• Add information to the boxes as needed for easy retrieval.
• Assist production manager in kitting jobs and setting up work cells as necessary.
• Support production by supplying material when needed
• Manage inventory in stock in multiple locations 
• Manage inventory that is consigned to Simcona by Customers
• Keeping accurate inventory counts.  Follow cycle count program as set up by accounting
• Return material to stock from floor that is not used during production.
• Manage Kanban to have no stock outs (may have on backorder if out on shelf)
• Update jobs for alternate parts if preferred part is not available.
• Update NCMR log & DBA for any damaged material
• Work with Buyer to replenish stock when get to reorder point
• Help ship product, properly packaged to minimize the chance for damage

Continuous Improvement and Quality

• Problem solve, report issues and obstacles related to materials receipt, stocking locations, disposition of materials, returns, and other matters

• Contribute ideas to continuous improvement 
• Maintain a 6S stocking environment, neat and tidy, everything is in the correct location

• Assist with the cycle count program and conduct an annual physical inventory  
• Research and reconcile inventory discrepancies
• Follow and help improve efficient inventory management procedures
• Assist the production team upon request
• Additional duties and responsibilities will develop over time.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proficient with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, File Explorer, SharePoint, MS Teams.
• Professional demeanor and behavior, appropriate for a professional office environment.
• Verbal and written communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Well organized and able to multitask.
• A keen focus and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and at times with limited supervision.
• Exhibits a sense of urgency; performs tasks quickly, accurately, and effectively.
• Good analytical and math skills.

Confidentiality

• The Inventory Specialist has access to confidential company information relating to vendor/customer relationships, products, organizational growth strategies and company strategic plans. A high degree of confidentiality is required.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, and high-speed equipment; Must be able to see, grasp hold, walk, sit, reach, climb, bend, and stretch, lift up to 40 lbs. Will spend considerable time in the production environment where temperatures fluctuate, floors may be wet, and noise is a constant factor in the work environment.