Inventory Control & Cost Analyst

Get ready to grow with us!

Northwest Pipe Company is the nation’s leading manufacturer of water infrastructure products-and with over 50 years of experience, we’re just getting started! Our business is growing, and we’re looking for great people to grow with us. We’re immediately seeking a

Inventory Control and Cost Analyst to join our Geneva Pipe and Precast team in Salt Lake City, UT.

WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance (1st of month after hire)
  
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
  
• Weekly Paycheck
  
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
  
• Bonus Potential
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
• Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (day 1 of employment)
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
  
• Values-Driven Culture Committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Safety
  

OUR VALUES:

• Accountability is evident when we do what we say we are going to do and people accept responsibility for their actions. We do not point fingers and blame others. We own our actions.
  
• Commitment is not only promising to do something, but actually investing in the necessary effort and actions to make it happen.
  
• Teamwork is essential for competing in a challenging and constantly changing business environment. Working together across all job functions is critical to achieving our success.
  

ABOUT THE JOB:

Follows standard procedures that maximize inventory management efficiency. Assists with the inventory planning, scheduling, forecasting and control operations. Utilizes inventory tools and systems for tracking, analysis, auditing, and reporting. Collaborates with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to implement and support initiatives to optimize inventory capabilities using the best inventory management practices. Additional collaboration is required with the accounting department during inventory audits and quarterly inventory reports for all Geneva Plants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receives raw goods and other related items into the current ERP system
  
• Ensures receivers and or invoices are processed and forwarded as required
  
• Review Invoices in the system have the proper plant ID�s and codes
  
• Updates inventory cost quarterly or as requested by Accounting/Auditors on a set deadline.
  
• Coordinates inventory audits with respective departments and external NWP personnel.
  
• Performs physical cycle and random counts on a weekly basis
  
• Establishment of Min and Max inventory control levels as other inventory practices or measurements
  
• Coordinates with department supervisors to document and improve inventory handling processes, including training employees on processes and best practices
  
• Assists Buyer by working with suppliers to source materials for production and obtain quotes
  
• Verifies all incoming deliveries via the purchase order.
  
• Assists sales and transportation with will call and load checks
  
• Coordinate the receiving, counting, and verification of incoming and outgoing shipments
  
• Collaborates and supervises the handling of Internal, External, RMAs and incoming shipments from vendors
  
• Complies with current SOX and company procedures
  
• Orders materials and supplies to meet the appropriate inventory levels for production and safety needs
  
• Coordinates intercompany transfers together with the support of the other branches
  
• Creates, maintains, improves, coordinates quarterly reports for inventory and finished goods counts and item descriptions as well as other components from these reports.
  
• Coordinates with other departments when needed to complete missing counts, costs, etc
  
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the needs of the business
  
• Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  
• Ability to write professional correspondence.
  
• Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
  
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
  
• Must be able to operate calculator and be proficient in the use of tape measures.
  
• Knowledgeable in the use of Software: MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook): Database/SAP preferred.
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  
• Must be very organized with email, documents and time management skills
  
• Experience troubleshooting inventory-related problems in ERP systems
  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Working experience of 3 years or more in Inventory control in a Precast manufacturing environment is preferred
  
• Familiarity with common inventory items used in the production of concrete products.
  

NWPX is committed to equal employment opportunity. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Our organization maintains a drug-free workplace. Except where prohibited by state law, offers of employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug test, and/or physical examination, as determined by the essential functions and physical requirements of the position. Northwest Pipe Company reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Project timelines and work volume / deadlines may often require working outside of standard office hours, weekend, or evening work.

Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position.

Physical Activity

Over 2/3 of the time

• Standing/Sit: Remaining upright in a stationary position, particularly for sustained periods.
  
• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling to complete computer work.
  

Up to 2/3 of the time:

• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to others accurately.
  
• Communicating: Expressing or exchanging ideas and information accurately, in written or diagram form.
  
• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers such as typing on a keyboard
  
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
  

Less than 1/3 of the time:

• Reaching: Grabbing things from a distance above or from the side.
  
• Walking: Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another
  

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, including the human body
  

Visual Acuity

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and visual inspection involving small defects at distances close to the eyes.
  
• For up to 2/3 of the amount of time, the worker is required to have close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
  
• For less than 1/3 of the amount of time, the worker is required to have color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
  

Weather Conditions

• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work)
  

Noise Levels

Over 2/3 of the time

• Quiet conditions (examples: library, private office)
  
• Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
  

Less than 1/3 of the time:

• Loud noise (examples: manufacturing departments, large forklifts)
  

General Supervision:

The incumbent normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments