Warehouse Specialist

Description

Duties and responsibilities:

• Manage logistics for all incoming and outgoing freight.

• Inspection of all incoming products - visually inspecting equipment and boxes ensuring quality product is received (no visual damage incurred during shipment). If damaged freight is received, you must get approval from manager before refusing delivery.

• Ensure all parts and equipment items are kept with like parts and equipment and that bin locations are properly recorded in the inventory management system for ease of locating and inventory control. Consistency in location is a key result of these efforts.

• Conduct random inventory cycle counts as requested by management to verify accurate stock counts.

• Ensure shipping accuracy by confirming exact part numbers and/or model and serial numbers along with correct ordered amount against all order paperwork from sales and service. Discrepancies are to be immediately communicated to your manager.

• Coordinate pick-up and deliveries with 3rd party carriers.

• Receive stock deliveries, unpack, confirm receipt, and put away in correct location. Input and track inventory in ERP system and/or SAP.

• Arrange stock transfers in/out of other branches - coordinate and stage service parts for service technicians.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable EH&S and OSHA rules and laws, and company ISO quality standards.

• Label units and equipment by creating a large 8.5 x 11 identification sheet indicating the model and serial number and placing on the outside of unit/equipment ensuring its visibility from the floor.

• Units/equipment must be organized and stored in a central area for ease of retrieval and inventory counts.

• Keeps the warehouse clean, organized, and accessible.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Associate degree or other post high school training (2 years duration) preferred.
• 1-2 years warehousing, inventory management and logistics experience.

Professional experience:

• Air compressor experience a plus.

• Prior logistics, warehousing, and inventory management experience.

• Skilled forklift operations experience and certification is required.

• Moderate proficiency with Microsoft programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel preferred.

• SAP knowledge preferred.

Key behaviors:

• Display the ability to manage time accordingly, with good organization skills and attention to detail.

• Must have the ability to work and solve problems independently, a motivated, self-starter.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, remain calm under pressure and work well across all levels of the organization.

• Team player who will coordinate with other departments daily to accomplish tasks.

• Ability to communicate with internal and external customers (oral and written) in the English language.

• Contribute to positive Company branding by projecting a knowledgeable, professional, and customer-orientated image to customers.

• Open and flexible to changing priorities based on business needs.

• Strong research skills.

• Dedicated to completion of responsibilities, having a sense of urgency.

Position Requirements:

• Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable.

• This position is highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, and kneeling. It requires employees to regularly lift up to 50 lbs and climb ladders/stairs.

• Must wear appropriate PPE, such as steel toed boots and safety glasses when necessary.

Direct reports:

• N/A

The successful candidate is responsible for complying with Hitachi's Code of Ethics and related policies. In performing the job, the incumbent shall take all steps necessary to comply with our safety rules and requirements and must actively support the organization's efforts to meet and exceed its goals of creating and maintaining a safe workplace.

This description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company's discretion.

Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on race, religion, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected categories under applicable law, whether in recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, compensation, or other conditions of employment.