Inventory Coordinator (Manufacturing) 

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for an Inventory Coordinator to be based out of Harvey, Illinois. Reporting to the Sr. Inventory Control Manager, this person will be responsible for supporting the accuracy of inventory levels, completion of replenishment, and allocation of manufactured and purchased materials for customer demand.  

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 0-3 years’ experience in inventory control. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is desired.

What you’ll do:

• Manage data review and transactions into WMS as material is received, cycle counted and shipped.
• Track and expedite lost or missing parts for internal & external customers.
• Administer the cycle count program, including creating audit sheets, updating stock locator system, investigating variances and tracking bin accuracy.
• Ensure accuracy of all transactions including back orders through examining P.O.’s and investigating all aspects of the order to discover all discrepancies, missing or excess items, or any other issues that arise through a robust cycle count cadence.
• Support specialty inventory transactions including the RMA process, loose and lost materials, and internal fulfillment ship errors.
• Be actively involved with the operations floor supporting an organized inventory system, highlighting, and mitigating process fails that would diminish its accuracy.
• Coordinate with outside vendors for completion of secondary outsourcing processes.
• Draft routing reports and intra-department communications and calculate figures across variable units of measure.

What you’ll bring:

• Minimum of 0-3 years’ experience in inventory control.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to analyze information and create reports, adding value to the business.
• Experience with WMS, JDE and RF Smart highly desired.
• Experience with lean and six sigma processes and/ or Lean/Six Sigma certification desired.
• All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Complete your Atkore Immersion Program
• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore’s business strategy.
• Gain an understanding of the daily operational flow.

Within 6 months, you’ll:

• Know and understand Atkore’s Strategic Summary and how your role contributes to the Strategic Deployment Process.
• Identify opportunities to improve process and gaps in standard work process which will provide root cause analysis for errors and corrective actions.
• Identify ways to strengthen the team’s commitment to Atkore’s core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.

Within 12 months, you’ll:

• Be able to resolve issues quickly and safely, embracing Atkore’s culture and core values.
• Lead an initiative to improve process in the operations.
• Participate in the PI process to understand a full financial reconciliation of material.

Atkore is a six-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $37,920 - $52,140. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time.  Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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