Job description

Essential Job Functions.

• Maintain a cycle count program, including analyzing and reporting results and leading CI efforts of cross-functional teams
• Audit and correct production reporting and any inventory adjustments
• Monitor, maintain, and update system(s) inventory related and departmental reports to always ensure inventory accuracy daily
• Receive and inventory stock
• Coordinate any requested physical inventories
• Input and access inventory data through a computerized maintenance management information system. Utilize computer to troubleshoot records for inventory control
• Analyze and report on slow and obsolete materials, leading efforts to address clean up and prevention
• Placing product orders to fulfill inventory needs
• Reporting discrepancies between physical counts and computer records
• Provide direction and assistance to colleagues as needed
• Oversee merchandise returns to vendors
• Track and report metrics relating to inventory, provide analysis and assist with CI efforts
• Manage the production and usage records at third party locations
• Manage inventory records for materials and finished goods stored at third party warehouses
• Assist other functional areas with transactional training and trouble shooting in JDE and DS
• Troubleshoot inventory balancing problems. Assist with physical inventories
• Communicate inventory issues to applicable plant controllers to ensure proper reserves
• Responsible to report any safety hazards, unsafe working conditions or suspicious activities/people to the Plant Manager, security, safety committee member or any management team member
• Other duties as assigned

The above statement describes the general nature and level off work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and minimum 3 years’ experience of inventory control in a manufacturing environment required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Willing to train recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree (GPA 3.0 or better) and 0-1 year of work experience
• Industry experience preferably includes manufacturing and warehousing
• PC/mainframe experience, especially Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical skills
• Capable and willing to work with limited direct supervision
• Experience with SAP/JD Edwards preferred, but not required
• Ability to operate forklift equipment

The expected pay range for this role is $15.50-$22.80/hour. This position is bonus eligible.

**Please note: The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual level of knowledge, skills and experience applicable to the position.

We are KIK!

We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. We are one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 20 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Europe, Asia, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. We are known by our portfolio of over 40 brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals, and Prestone® and Holts® automotive performance chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America for store-brand (“private label”) bleach and a leading private label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general purpose cleaning and other home care products.

Our global team of over 2,500 employees drive our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics.

Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of “One KIK” values – a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.

A Career with KIK Offers:

KIK offers very competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.50 - $22.80 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Torrance, CA 90503: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Inventory control: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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