Inventory Control Specialist - Mirion Technologies : Job Details

** Inventory Control Specialist**

**Job Category****:** Professionals Level 6 **Requisition Number****:** INVEN01151 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

Mirion Technologies (Canberra) Inc. a world leader in Radiation Detection products, is seeking to fill a Procurement Agent position within our production group located in Oak Ridge, TN.

We are seeking an experienced Planner/Inventory Clerk to complement our team. The successful candidate will support the procurement efforts of a 70-employee company engaged in light assembly / final inspection and test of electronic instruments (low volume high mix) in the Oak Ridge Area.

**Primary responsibilities include:**

* Maintain inventory stock levels, and Lead cycle count program.

* Cutting all work orders for production staff.

* Assist Plant controller with E&O calculations as needed.

* Obtain clearance and process monthly scrap.

* Planning Production build schedules and communicating with management of unforeseen changes.

* Plan and engage with Managers to understand purchasing specifications and work with suppliers to develop a profile of capability and delivery.

* Verify purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master lists; clarifying unclear items; validating part numbers and discounts as negotiated. Recommend alternatives when necessary.

* Negotiate with external vendors to secure the most advantageous terms.

* Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department.

* Obtain purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders

* Ensure acknowledgments are received and material due dates are respected.

* Closely communicate with inventory control/ shipping & receiving to validate receipt status and vendor returns.

* Resolve shipment errors with suppliers and follow up on discrepant material.

* Authorize payment for purchases following accurate review of receiving documentation.

* Maintain accurate auditable records of all procurement process which result in high process compliance.

* Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.

* Anticipate unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies.

* Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.

**Required Qualifications:**

* **Proficiency in current company accounting software SAP and affiliated receiving data.**

* BS degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration. Relevant work experience in lieu of degree may be acceptable

* A minimum of 3 years of direct experience in area of procurement.

* Practical experience in: Supply Management, Tracking Budget Expenses, Vendor Relationships, Organization, Customer Service, Documentation Skills, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Manufacturing Quality, and Cost Accounting.

* Keen attention to detail and organizational skills and ability to report information, is a must.

* Fully proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel as an analysis tool

* Excellent English written and oral communications skills.

* Ability to work as a team player and willingness to assist co-workers during periods of high workload.

* US Citizenship required

* Will be required to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

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**Education**

**Required**

Bachelors or better in Logistics /Supply Chain Management.

**Experience**

**Required**

Proficiency in current company accounting software SAP and affiliated receiving data.

A minimum of 3 years of direct experience in area of procurement.

**Licenses & Certifications**

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)