Inventory Control Specialist - Military veterans preferred

Arrowhead Winch engineers and manufactures industrial winch, hoist and drive systems under the BRADEN, CARCO and Gearmatic brand names in Broken Arrow and Okmulgee, Oklahoma. We are seeking a talented Inventory Control Specialist to join our team in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Benefits include 401K with matching up to 5%, plus a profit sharing plan; medical, dental and vision plans; flexible spending and health savings accounts; paid short and long term disability program; paid life insurance; and paid holidays, sick and vacation time. Our work environments are clean, climate controlled and safe. Arrowhead Winch does require applicants to complete a background check, drug test, and pre-employment physical as a condition of employment. Our goal is for all employees to work safely without injury while maintaining the highest safety standards in compliance with company policies.

Position Summary: The inventory Control Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records of raw materials, purchased components, work-in-process (WIP), and finished winches. This role ensures proper stock levels to support production schedules, reduces downtime caused by shortages, and maintains compliance with company policies and quality standards.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of Shipping processes and transactions
• Data entry – Receivers, Work Order creation, Stock Movement, Closing Work Orders, etc.
• Schedules and coordinates workflow within or between departments of manufacturing parts to expedite orders
• Will assist in inventory control and auditing activities
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies through root cause analysis
• Ensure accurate transactions in ERP/MRP system for receipts, issues, transfers, and adjustments
• May assist with material transactions for winch repair and services
• Monitor min/max levels, reorder points, and safety stock to prevent shortages
• Record all inventory transactions accurately and timely in ERP/MRP system
• Achieving project correspondence and documentation
• Understanding of Lean concepts and Six Sigma tools
• Physically able to move around the manufacturing shop floor to check on parts, and collaborate with supervisors
• Sense of urgency to accomplish daily tasks
• Effectively communicate and coordinate changes with manufacturing supervisors and purchasing personnel directly to expedite delivery schedule.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvements, which impact the facility through lean and six sigma tool usage.
• Exhibit leadership and innovation by staying abreast of developments in Supply Chain technology through trade publications, participation in industry group (APICS) and self-development study.
• Improve current system, functions, and daily operations to more effectively meet goals
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, excess stock, and non-value-added movement
• Support Kaizen and Lean initiatives for material presentation, point-of-use storage, and improved part flow
• Assist in standardizing inventory procedures
• Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company
• Other relevant duties.

Inventory Control Specialist Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of related experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred.
• Prior experience with MRP/ERP in multi-level bill of material structures and planning is required.
• General understanding of engineering drawings and knowledge of dimensional, heat treat, and material specifications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills including written, verbal, listening, and presentation are required. Self-motivated, organized, and flexible in a consistently changing and developing environment.
• Team player that can build rapport with all functional areas of the facility to achieve commitments to our customers.

Technical Skills:

• Solid understanding of business processes and functional inter-relationships
• Strong background in material and job shop workflow
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word, and SharePoint
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• 10-key experience data entry experience is required
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems
• Experience in High Mix/Low Volume Manufacturing experience
• Ability to read blueprints and part numbers preferred

Office Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to move around a large manufacturing facility, sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand; walk, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust.

Disclaimer

This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Arrowhead provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, military and/or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, which require affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. If accommodation is required, contact HR at 918-259-3259.