Senior Associate, Inventory Control
Nordson Corporation

Collaboration drives Nordson's success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.

Job Summary

Nordson's technology and products create many of the items you use every day. From life-saving medical devices to innovative manufacturing technology, we help make products used every day, everywhere. Our teams work together with an entrepreneurial mindset to solve interesting challenges that lead to new advancements in manufacturing and serving a diverse array of end markets. In our offices around the world, we offer a supportive culture grounded in integrity and excellence.

This position functions as a primary contact within Manufacturing for inventory control related issues. Work with a broad range of functional areas to identify/define root causes of inventory problems, record errors, analyze alternatives, and develop and implement solutions.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and define root causes of inventory problems. Analyze alternatives, develop, and recommend solutions.
• Advise and/or assist Factory personnel in matters related to problem diagnosis and resolution, operating procedures, and compliance verification.
• Participate in the development and implementation of inventory control policies and procedures. Guide and train personnel regarding the same.
• Develop project plans and coordinate the efforts of project participants to achieve specified objectives.
• Monitor factory's inventory accuracy performance, gather information, statistics, and prepare reports.
• Observe and report conditions and events which might impact current or future inventory control activities, explore, and communicate courses of action.
• Act whenever possible to mitigate or solve problems in a manner consistent with department policies, goals, and objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

Education and Experience Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent experience. APICS, Six Sigma, and/or other Lean Certifications a plus.
• 3 years prior SAP experience. Experience with physical material flow and all associated transactions required.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-Starter/ Able to work independently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment with changing priorities.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, with exposure to inventory control practices.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Required

Minimal

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Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson. Nordson will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson's Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.

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