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Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

Job Title: DC Inventory Specialist

Reports To: Inventory Manager

Location: Gastonia, NC

The Distribution Inventory Specialist is responsible for managing/monitoring Supply Chain business processes (i.e., Automation, Inventory Management, Shipment Planning & Execution) to ensure that solutions meet customer requirements. This position will handle repeatable analysis and tasks driving continuous cost and service improvement by recommending and implementing stated improvements. Position will require both customer and carrier interfacing. Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager including but not limited to Over, Short, and Damaged processing, Track and Trace, Seal Safety Ownership, Peak System Team Members, Trouble Shooting and Problem-Solving focus. 

Responsibilities

• Maintain SKU master data in sync with host systems
• Responsible for all data entry initiatives
• Inventory research and trend analysis
• System reconciliation
• Slotting
• Data research
• Product data analysis
• Warehouse utilization
• COF research
• Cycle counts/ warehouse accuracy
• System maintenance
• Reporting
• Global business segment support (sourcing, quality, data governance, etc.)
  
  

Skills/Abilities*

• Proficiency in SAP, OTM and PKMS
• Knowledge of Supply Chain best practices and procedures
• Strong work ethic with a "can do" attitude
• Strong proficient and comfortable with computer systems and ideally have experience with various retail or distribution computer systems.
• A good communicator who is energetic, quick study and analytical. Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Able to identify and formulate solutions to problems and have extreme attention to detail.
• Able to work independently
• Attention to detail and organization
• Ability to cross train and learn other transportation functions assigned by management

*With or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 3-5 years in logistics inventory control role or equivalent analytical experience
• General knowledge of shipping, receiving and distribution center operation; understanding of transportation best practices and procedures preferred.
• Systems knowledge (SAP, OTM, WMS)
• Intermediate to advanced skills with MS Office Products
• Solid analytical skills and problem-solving skills with high detail orientation
• Good communication both written and verbal is necessary due to the significant interaction required to ensure alignment and coordination across groups
• Ability to plan work on daily basis, work independently, self-motivated
• Ability to cross train and learn other supply chain functions as assigned 
• Ability to be a team player   

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.