Job Description

Permatex, Inc. a division of Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW); is a leading manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of premium chemical products to the automotive maintenance and repair, home and hardware markets. Core brands include: Permatex®, Fast Orange®, Spray Nine®, the Right Stuff® and Devcon® Home. 

Job Description

JOB DUTIES 

• Ensure that there is sufficient inventory to meet the organization's needs by ordering products; and managing out-of-stock over-stocked products. 
• Ensures efficient management of the warehouse database to maintain up-to-date stock records; retrieve stored information; place orders; or respond to inquiries (for example on inventory levels or delivery schedules).
• Monitor warehouse activities to ensure that goods are stored correctly and safely, and warehouse space is used efficiently.
• Monitor the effectiveness of operating procedures, space utilization, and protection of equipment and make recommendations for improvements.
• Prioritize and assign tasks to ensure that the team’s resources are used effectively, and that work schedules and targets are met.
• Supervise staff to ensure that all warehouse activities, and all equipment operate safely. Train new hires in the organization's operating procedures and standards. 
• Manage the cycle count program ensuring regular and accurate cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy, as well as updating the program as required. 
• Investigating and correcting component inventory issues while addressing and resolving inventory discrepancies as they arise. 
• Leading root cause analysis investigations when significant discrepancies are identified to prevent future occurrences. 
• Entering daily production data ensuring it’s accurately recorded and maintained. 
• Manage non-compliant inventory, partnering with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Quality Departments to ensure the timely disposition and return or rework of non-compliant components. 
• Supervising the Receiving Department which consists of seven hourly positions.
• Promotes and follows all safety guidelines and procedures. 
• Recommends safety improvements as needed. 
• Must be able to utilize company ERP systems. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree required in business management, supply chain management or related field. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience required.
• Strong interpersonal abilities, communication at all levels, and internal & external customer service skills are a must. 
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. 
• Must be organized. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. 
• Ability to deal with problems involving an employee, equipment, or resources. 
• Previous ERP experience strongly preferred. 
• Ability to maintain a level of confidentiality required. 

Additional Information

ITW is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. EEO is the law. ITW invites any employee and/or applicant to review the Company’s Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing katie.craig@permatex.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Katie Craig at (440) 914-3166. No other calls will be accepted.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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