Inventory & Production Clerk - Military veterans preferred

Advanced Drainage Systems

EEO Statement:

Advanced Drainage Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


Inventory & Production Clerk

US-GA-Buford

Job ID: 2025-19666
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Nyloplast
Advanced Drainage Systems

Overview

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

Responsibilities

The Inventory/Production Clerk is responsible for inventory accuracy in the manufacturing facilities. This position is responsible for the production entry of the Buford plant and all satellite plants as needed. The Inventory/Production Clerk enters purchase orders for consumables used in the manufacturing process as well. (IPC) maintains organizational channels of communication regarding inventory issues and works closely with production management, freight management, Purchasing Manager and CSR’s to manage and maintain lead times. (IPC) is responsible for purchasing of outsourced items. (IPC) is also responsible for overseeing all consumable items used in the facility. (IPC) must be flexible to work 40+ hours per week. The Inventory/Production Clerk position reports directly to the Operations Manager.

 

Primary Job Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain accurate inventory and purchase of consumable items with replenishment schedules
• Set pricing margins on non-standard items
• Coordinate BOM inventory with production schedule
• Review and management of Over-Allocation Report and related products for “A” item products
• Seek improvements in inventory accuracies
• Implementation of proper inventory consumption transactions
• Monitor and maintain inventory adjustments
• Implement systems of inventory control
• Negotiate pricing with vendors for best price
• Reconcile inventory discrepancies
• Manage sourcing issues
• Meet with vendors
• Monitor In-Transit Interplant transactions
• Purchase of consumable goods
• Monitor movement of inventory at other locations
• Seek improvements in production efficiencies
• Process invoices of outsourced items
• Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES

Job Skills:

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

• Knowledge of inventory and supply chain management principles and techniques
• Ability to communicate at different levels within the organization
• Oracle procedures and reports
• Ability to solve problems
• Production and Inventory scheduling skills
• Excellent decision making skills
• Capacity and production planning
• Inventory control skills
• Experience in vendor negotiations
• Microsoft office and Oracle skills
• Mathematical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Educational Requirements:

• Recent college degree in Business Management preferred. Currently enrolled students accepted.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Preferred Experience:

• Related inventory control/production experience
• Data entry experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift a maximum of 100 lbs
• Ability to perform labor in extreme temperatures and temperature changes for long periods of time
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Position requires full range of body movement including lifting, twisting, bending, reaching, pulling and pushing
• Ability to mount and dismount industrial equipment
• Willingness to travel

Leadership Competencies



EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO StatementADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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