Inventory Coordinator

* Inventory Coordinator - Cedar Rapids, IA
• Job Category
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• Warehouse & Materials
• Requisition Number
• INVEN057200 Showing 1 location
• Job Details
• Description
• Company:
• TelCom Construction is an established national underground utility contractor with growing market presence within the telecommunications industry headquartered in Clearwater, MN. Established in 2000, TelCom Construction, LLC is a full service, turnkey telecommunications utility contractor, with locations throughout the Upper Midwest. Our focus on midwestern values and continuously delivering a quality product with attention to safety, integrity and customer satisfaction has driven our success.
• Overview:
• Under the direction of the Supply Chain Manager, this position is responsible for location yard(s), facilities, materials management and inventory control for one or several specific Company branches. We are currently seeking an experienced Inventory Coordinator for our new Cedar Rapids location.
• Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the material purchasing process including issuing POs, determining appropriate timing of material orders (ensuring best price while meeting job needs), and purchase tracking (ensuring in-time delivery).
• Orders and coordinates project supplies to arrive on time and at the correct location.
• Receives new material shipments and verifies order content and completeness.
• Physically or mechanically handles and stores new material shipments.
• Develops and creates reporting for Min/Max levels, material demand, forecast and budget purposes.
• Manages inventory for specific jobs by communicating with Supervisors and staging materials from each jobs pick list.
• Communicates inventory needs to the Supply Chain Manager.
• Aids in holding employees and subcontractors accountable to appropriate documentation of inventory as it is taken and returned to designated yards/warehouses.
• Maintains location(s) inventory list by allocating inventory to individual jobs and tracking inventory changes using a scanner, computer and/or inventory system software.
• Coordinates and/or conducts physical inventory reconciliations and follows up on inventory discrepancies.
• Maintains organization of inventory at assigned yard(s)/facilities.
• Maintains a clean and orderly shop and yard area.
• Acts as the primary lead at the site for all customer material requests and check outs.
• Delivers material to other locations or job sites as needed.
• Participates in and adheres to all Company Safety requirements.
• Other duties as assigned
• Qualifications:
• Minimum of 6 months prior related inventory maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions, correspondence and memos.
• Effective and respectful written and verbal communication.
• Problem solver and logical thinker.
• Ability to control essential job functions in a fast paced environment that interacts with both internal and external work crews and customers.
• Team oriented, keeping the organizational needs at the forefront.
• Familiarity with Google-based applications such as G-mail, Google docs and sheets.
• Proficient use of Internet software and databases.
• Familiarity with Inventory tracking systems and hardware.
• Understanding and use of general arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, units of measure and weight using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.
• Maintains current DOT health card.
• Forklift certified.
• Valid drivers license with favorable driving record required Class A or B license preferred.
• Core Competencies:
• Team work
• Problem solving
• Thorough and effective communication
• Openness to change
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships
• Dependability
• Organized
• Work Environment/Physical Demands:
• The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Frequent sit, stand and/or walk
• Frequent bend, squat, kneel, crawl or twist on concrete, dirt or gravel surfaces
• Frequently stand on a concrete, dirt or gravel surfaces
• Frequent use of sight (specifically, close to perform computer work), hearing and voice
• Use of hands, arms, and fingers to perform routine and repetitive tasks
• Regular light to moderate lifting (up to 30 lbs)
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Occasionally work in adverse weather conditions and uneven surfaces
• Operate a computer, telephone or other office equipment
• Be in a frequently loud environment
• Wear required personal protective equipment
• Why Should You Apply:
• TelCom offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Legal, Short and Long-term disability insurane, traditional and ROTH 401k plan options, company match, Corporate Stock purchase program and tuition reimbursement. TelCom all so offers paid time off and 7 paid Holidays.
Applicants are required to pass all company drug testing, submit to a background check and adhere to all OSHA, state, city/municipality safety requirements and training provided by the company as required.
TelCom is proud to be an EEO/AA and Veteran-Friendly employer!
To apply for this opportunity, please visit our career page at ***/careers.
• Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (/dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)
The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.
Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.
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