Inventory Coordinator

Auto Warehousing Company•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Coordinator interfaces with Auto Warehousing Co. management, trucking company agents, Ford plant representatives to ensure that each vehicle meets customer standards before it is shipped by truck or rail and ensures the correct vehicles are shipped to the correct destinations.

Requirements

Good working knowledge of logistics operations.
Must be able to oftain e-RailSafe clearances.
Must be able to work flexible schedule to occasionally accommodate inventory close periods.
Good computer skills and ability to adapt to different software programs
Must be professional in dealings
Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Must be computer literate; working knowledge of Microsoft Excel basic functions/formulas, Work and Outlook.
Must have and maintain a Valid State Driver's license.
Good communication skills, both written and oral.
Must be able to work flexible schedule to occasionally accommodate inventory close periods.
Ability to adapt to different computer systems and programs (customer proprietary).
Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
Must treat all individuals with respect and dignity.
Must have a positive attitude and ability to work in team-orientated culture with strong communication skills.
Must be customer-focused, results oriented, have solid decision-making abilities and strong organizational skills.
Must be able to resolve conflict with the ability to build relationships
Must be adaptable.

Nice To Haves

Six months inventory control experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Daily coordinate the movement of special vehicles, such as "hot vehicles" or damaged vehicles, between the manufacturing plant and storage, rail, and truck-away yards
Daily complete physical vehicle inventory of trucking yards by checking each vehicle's VIN against daily inventory sheet.
On a daily basis, respond to trucker's report of damaged vehicles,
On a daily basis, use customer forms to document damaged vehicles
On a daily basis check and work all vehicle diversions.
Coordinate and collect shipped truck paperwork from guard service for processing by AWC staff.
On a daily basis check and answer all emails.
On a daily basis answer office calls and handle accordingly.
Be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Update system with vehicles leaving or arriving at facility as ordered and coordinate with Level II on ASN's and drop zone.
Daily, compare CAP WARENET, AMPS and VIPS inventory.
Facilitate plant returns when the plant requests that one or more vehicles be returned to plant for a re-work.
Complete all appropriate paperwork for vehicle to return to plant.
Ensure security guards are aware of the returning vehicle so they will open the gate.
Enter return to plant in inventory system and change location once plant has acknowledged receipt of vehicle.
Inform our customer of damaged units that need to return to plant for repair (i.e. dead batteries, flat tires, etc.) or units that will be returned to AWC from plant after repairs are completed.
Conduct and close a full facility inventory weekly and reconcile in AMPS.
As needed, arrange for Ford shipment of special truck units such as vehicles being towed out of facility for repair or show vehicles going to special events.
As needed, assist truckers with learning yard layout and finding lost vehicles
Adhere to safety procedures
Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
May perform other duties from time to time at the direction of the Terminal Manager or Operations Manager, or supervisor
React to change productively
Any duties as assigned
Conducts himself or herself in a manner that maintains a positive work atmosphere through positive communication and professional and ethical behavior to build and maintain excellent working relationships with customers, vendors, co-workers, and management
Good and regular attendance
Ability to work in a variety of situations
Positive demeanor
Assist with daily supervision