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Inventory Specialist

Inventory Specialist

Watts Water TechnologiesFort Worth, TX
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We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do :

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.​

The Inventory Specialist focuses on maintaining inventory accuracy and bin accuracy in the Stockroom, Production areas, and offsite warehouse(s) to support manufacturing operations. Supports material handling duties when necessary. Responsible for resolving inventory discrepancies, managing inventory transactions in the ERP system, and conducting regular cycle counts and bin audits.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

  • Perform cycle counts for the following areas :

Stockroom : Perform cycle counts of stockroom inventory on a predetermined schedule or as needed, comparing physical counts to on-hand records in ERP system.

  • Production : Coordinate and execute cycle counts in production areas to ensure inventory alignment with physical inventory and on-hand records in ERP system.
  • Offsite Warehouse : Conduct periodic (weekly, monthly, quarterly) cycle counts at offsite warehouse location(s) to ensure inventory accuracy and material traceability.
  • Bin Audits : Perform regular ad-hoc bin location audits within the Stockroom and Production areas to ensure inventory is properly organized and accounted for.
  • ERP Inventory Transactions : Manage inventory transactions in ERP system, ensuring accurate data entry for materials received, issued, transferred, and adjusted.
  • Material Handling Support : Provide material handling support as needed, including pulling materials, replenishing bins, and assisting with returns processing (RMA, Canceled Jobs, Wrong / Misplaced Materials, DMR).
  • Inventory Accuracy : Review inventory transactions and data to identify discrepancies and investigate the root causes of errors.
  • Reporting : Input / audit daily cycle count results, maintaining detailed records and providing reporting on discrepancies, variances and inventory status.
  • Other Duties as Assigned : Perform other tasks as directed by the Stockroom Lead and / or Supervisor to support operations.

    • EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS :

  • 4+ years of experience working in a warehousing and manufacturing environment.
  • 2+ years end to end Cycle Count ownership and experience
  • Experience in inventory transactions and SAP / ERP / WMS.
  • Basic math skills and computer skills to perform computer related functions and ERP transactions.
  • Ability to obtain forklift certification.
  • Ability to read, write and understand English.

    • EDUCATION :

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Associate’s degree or Logistics / Supply Chain-related certification preferred.

    • WORK ENVIRONMENT

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Shop floor working environment
  • Noise level is moderate with intervals of spikes
  • Required to wear safety glasses, steel toes, hearing protection and utilize other safety equipment as required while present on the shop floor
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and / or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must lift and / or move up to 40 pounds alone, 70 lbs. with assistance.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

    Watts in it for you :

  • Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
  • Family building benefits, including paid maternity / paternity leave
  • 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
  • Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
  • Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
  • Learn more about our benefit offerings here :

    • How we work :

    At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

    And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

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    Inventory Specialist • Fort Worth, TX