Inventory Control Specialist

Danvers, MA

Position Reporting To:

President of Maxam Tire North America Inc.

Summary/Objective:

MAXAM Tire, a subsidiary of the Sailun Group, is a global manufacturer and distributor of specialty off-the-road tires. The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for supporting our business strategy centered around our core vision of being a “Business Solutions Provider” and our mission of “Ensuring the Quality of the Customer’s Experience”. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in Data Analysis, Inventory, and Supply Chain functions.

Job Description:

Establishes collaborative relationships with VP of Sales, Segment & Sales Team members, Distribution Management and Demand Planning to devise and establish inventory management systems.
Support the Business Planning Process regarding SKU Mix and Monthly Ordering including analysis on changes to the business plan to optimize cost, cycle times and inventory levels by location.
Challenge statistical methodology (trending, growth, seasonality, cycles) for line of sight to future demand and inventory requirements.
Performs appropriate statistical analysis using shipment, consumption, and other sources of data to measure weekly product sell-out in support of Supply Chain & Demand Planning reorder process.
Analysis and reporting of out-of-network shipments for Supply Chain for corrected product placement.
Support Supply Chain & Distribution on analysis of product transfers as necessary to relocate inventory based on demand requirements across current and future distribution networks.
Systemic Management of Navision ERP system and Maxam Item Master:
- New Product Development product entry
- Part number and product code Change of Status
- Monthly Factory FOB Transfer Price updates
Evaluate Slow Moving & Obsolete Inventory process for development of sell-out programs.
Collaborate with Finance on Inventory Revaluation process using Inventory Reserves
Management of all Distribution locations Item Journal Entries for scrap, damaged goods, missing inventory, Tire & Wheel assembly movements, and cycle count variations.
All other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

Demonstrate excellent analytical skills and meet deadlines with a strong desire to execute tasks with quality and a sense of urgency.
Ability to balance multiple tasks and prioritize, ensuring timely and accurate data entry.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to establish priorities with little direction in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences.
Ability to translate large amounts of data into useful information and draw conclusions.
Maintain key operational metrics that measure demand planning performance driving continuous improvement.
Must have excellent analytical / data reporting skills and proven ability to analyze data trends with the use of reporting tools (ex. Excel, Navision, SAP) and initiate action from findings, knowledge of Power BI & Pyramid is a definite asset.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in planning, supply chain, or finance/accounting.
Five (5) + years’ relevant experience within inventory management, demand planning, or Supply Chain.
Excellent working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, Navision EPR is an asset but not required.
Advanced Excel skills are mandatory (complex formulas, modeling, trend, seasonality, etc.).
Strong experience working in a Global multi-entity environment is an asset.
Candidate is required to participate in after hour bi-weekly/monthly calls with global manufacturing team.