Manufacturing Transaction Coordinator

Gorbel’s mission is simple: We improve people’s lives.

That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We’re on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes - and we’re looking for people like you to join us in that mission.

We’re currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel® Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York.

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**Job Description**:
The Manufacturing Transaction Coordinator is responsible for supporting material flow in real-time for manufacturing operations, and accurately reporting inventory through the creation, maintenance, and improvement of inventory systems. This position will engage in the data maintenance of inventory movement, value, turn and supplier performance. They will audit, update, and manage information, and raw material part creation and maintenance within the ERP system.

**Responsibilities**:

- Diligently verify availability of inventory, delivery and release dates of raw materials, and components to suit production plan objectives.
- Ensure work order entry accuracy, maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the process; set processing variables; observe inventory control points and equipment; develop reporting procedures and systems; facilitate corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiate and foster a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
- Work with the accounting department to facilitate processes and maintain accurate records.
- Release orders as required including issue material for picked jobs.
- Review item demands, supplies, and schedules, and adjust reorder points as required when working with direction from the Purchasing leader and team.
- Complete daily cycle counts and corresponding transactions.
- Respond quickly to unexpected requirements.
- Complete a root cause investigation for all counts with discrepancies.
- Document cycle count and root cause determination information in an Inventory Adjustment Report.
- Work with Resource Manager to identify and map storage locations for existing and new components.
- Maintain Item Master integrity by analyzing and reviewing Items’ data.
- Suggest improvements to the ELS ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics NAV).
- Post inventory to jobs and work orders in real time.
- Complete additional reports related to production and inventory as directed.
- Maintain a neat, clean, and organized workplace demonstrating proficient user of ERP systems and Lean/Continuous Improvement techniques.
- Support releasing, printing, and distributing Production Orders and drawings and allocating inventory.

**Education**:

- Post-secondary education with designation or experience in Manufacturing Inventory Control, preferred.
- Training courses in Microsoft Word, Excel, and/or Dynamics/NAV, an asset.
- 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Transaction Coordination working with related manufacturing departments preferred.
- Ability to interpret information on job orders and read specifications and blueprint drawings is an asset.
- Demonstrates previous experience building exceptional relationships utilizing communication, listening and negotiation techniques.
- Experience using an ERP system (preferably Microsoft Dynamics NAV).
- Knowledge of fabrication and machining processes an asset.
- Thorough knowledge of the standard business practices, tools and terminology and services for a manufacturer of custom and standard products.
- Previously met challenging but realistic goals.

Core Competencies, Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Skills:

- Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently meeting the requirements of timely deadlines.
- Demonstrates ability to learn technical aspects of ELS products.
- Critical thinking and problem solving.
- Ability to travel to vendor or client facilities with moderate/low overnight travel.
- Required to maintain a valid driver’s license and provide drivers abstract related to company insurance for use any company vehicle.

Working Conditions:

- Works in office and manufacturing facility with flexibility for travel to off-site meetings.
- Usually works a standard forty-four (44) hour work week.
- May be required to work some overtime hours to attend meetings or meet organizational needs.
- May experience tight deadlines at times.
- Must be able to manage frequent interruptions and multiple tasks daily.
- Ability to move around factory workstations, and lift from 25