Inventory Auditor

THE TAYLOR GROUP INC•Louisville, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Backed by over 95 years of experience, The Taylor Group has become a worldwide operation with sales driven by the professional and aggressive activities of a vast domestic dealer sales, direct sales, and international sales organization. TMW designs, engineers, and manufactures more than 100 models of industrial lift equipment with lift capacities from 4,000 lbs. to 125,000 lbs. At the very center of this success has been an unwavering commitment to the key concepts of Faith-Vision-Work by the members of the Taylor family and employees who collectively form The Big Red Team! Taylor Machine Works, Inc. is a subsidiary of the Taylor Group of Companies, a third-generation family-owned business based in Louisville, MS since 1927. The Inventory Auditor reports directly to the Lead Inventory Auditor and indirectly to the Controller of TTG. Duties/Responsibilities: The primary purpose of this position is to physically test count samples of the actual inventory on a daily basis, reconciling with computer data and to determine reasons for variances. Daily reports will be provided to the Lead Inventory Auditor. The incumbent in this position may be required to perform additional duties related to maintaining accurate inventory records.

Requirements

Must have interpersonal skills.
An aptitude for math is essential.
Required to work in inclement weather at times.
Will require travel to other Taylor locations
Must be personable and have the ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing in order to gain the cooperation of others, while remaining focused on the end results which may require firmness and initiative in seeking out answers to discrepancies.
High school diploma preferred however GED or previous experience may substitute for educational requirement.
Must be self-motivated and perform the job without constant supervision.
Must be a team player and have the ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
Firmness and initiative in seeking out answers to discrepancies.
Will be required to travel to other company locations to perform physical inventory verifications.
Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record, since employee will be driving personal vehicle and will also be covered under corporate insurance which has strict coverage requirements.
Must be able to obtain and maintain personal auto liability insurance with limits of at least $100,000/$200,000 on personal vehicle used for job related purposes.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Taylor parts system would be extremely beneficial.
Knowledge of the Taylor system of part numberings, the sales order systems and the work-in- process systems of the company would be extremely beneficial.
Must be capable of reading blueprints to identify parts and assemblies.
Basic Microsoft Office skills would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

Receives a daily statistical formulated computer printout of parts to be inventoried and will physically verify that all inventory on the printout is available and in its proper storage location. This will include new inventory, both purchased and manufactured, as well as work-in-process inventory.
Must be thoroughly familiar with the Taylor system of part numberings, the sales order systems, and the work-in-process systems of the company.
Must be capable of reading blueprints in order to identify parts and assemblies.
If there are variances in the physical verification from that shown on Taylor records, the discrepancy must be investigated to determine the cause for the variances.
Physically visiting various inventory storage locations and/or interfacing with departmental personnel within the company in order to identify, investigate, and reconcile the discrepancy.
Will reconcile the finished inventory, work in process, and stock inventory for those parts listed on computer generated report and will provide a daily report to the Lead Inventory Auditor.
Make recommendations to supervisor for improvements in methods as noted.
Assist with other projects involving inventory as needed.