Job Information
Fortive Corporation Inventory Controller in Fairport, New York
Your Impact
This position reports directly to Materials Manager and is responsible for inventory accuracy and control. Manages site inventory level efficiently and collaborates with internal partners to deliver joint improvements in inventory while minimizing risks to productions. Develops replenishment strategies to minimize excess inventory, improve inventory turn-over and support customer on-time delivery. Links operational KPI plans and daily management activities to improve overall inventory performance. Directs communications of inventory strategy and results with key Business Leaders.
Here’s where you’ll demonstrate your proficiencies:
Controls stocking levels to achieve inventory turn-over targets.
Manages material scrap to identify opportunities to reduce scrap, improve supplier quality and parts availability in the cell.
Proactively identifies threats to inventory accuracy and builds solutions to avoid future discrepancies.
Provides guidance for maintaining good inventory habits throughout the facility
Performs inventory reconciliations
Assists plant-wide physical inventories and cycle counts (preparation and execution)
Manages excess and obsolescence reserve items
Provides inventory and Kanban replenishment training
Monitors and resolves negative on-hand inventory issues
Controls MRR Quality area inventory
Leads and participates in Kaizens
Supports Kaizen events on inventory-related deliverables
Trains production associates in Kanban and material replenishment systems
Prepares inventory analysis as needed utilizing PSP process and presents results and recommendations to management
Prepares daily ad-hoc reports
Skills & Experience
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
Minimum three (3) years of experience managing inventory and replenishment systems in manufacturing environment.
Balanced knowledge in production and business environments with ability to communicate effectively in both areas.
Four (4) year degree preferred or equivalent experience.
Leadership and interpersonal skills to interface with cross-functional teams at a variety of levels, including senior management.
Analytical skills and flexibility to simplify complex situations, identify key issues, and solve various problems.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.
We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 54,100.00 - 100,500.00. Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors, including, but not limited to: job-related knowledge; skills; experience; and other eligibility factors such as geographic location. The Total Rewards package includes competitive base pay and an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and several programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.