Inventory Specialist - Advanced Drainage Systems

At ADS, no idea is off limits, and we celebrate creativity and bold moves.  For more than 50 years ADS has been manufacturing a variety of innovative and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional materials.  Headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio, we are a multi-billion dollar stormwater management company, manufacturing pipe and ancillary products. What does that mean? When it storms, we capture rain with our drain basins, convey it with pipe, store it using chambers and finally treat it with our water quality products, before safely returning water back to the environment. We handle, what we call, the entire lifecycle of a raindrop. Our products help prevent flooding, which increases quality of life for people living in large cities, suburbs, and rural towns. We also believe in creating a circular economy and are the largest plastic recycling company in North America. We use plastic shampoo and detergent bottles to create pipe, diverting over 500 million pounds of plastic from landfills every year. ADS operates a global network of over 60 manufacturing plants and 30 distribution centers. 

We have amazing stories to tell, and we need your help getting our story out there. To learn more about ADS, please visit our website at www.adspipe.com.

The Inventory Specialist is responsible for the control, management, and planning of all inventories at DC location. This position maintains organizational channels of communication regarding inventory issues and works closely with Yard or DC Manager, Freight Management and Order Management to manage and maintain lead times.

Primary Job Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
• Supervise cycle counts of all finished goods and resale products
• Review and management of inventory reports and related products
• Maintain communication with Regional DC Managers as necessary
• Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
• Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Yard or DC Manager
• Practice proper forklift operation and preventative maintenance
• Maintain and build job skills through company training programs
• Maintain communication with CSRs’ and sales regarding lead times
• Monitor customer orders and open backorders; manage sourcing issues
• Monitor and maintain inventory adjustments
• Monitor In-Transit Interplant transactions
• Review storage and capacity planning/issues
• Review and manage Over-Allocation Report and related products for “A” item products
• Seek improvements in inventory accuracies
• Reconcile inventory discrepancies
• Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES

Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
• Knowledge of inventory and supply chain management principles and techniques
• Understanding of business operating systems, procedures, and reports; strong computer skills
• Warehouse and stocking yard management, ability to resolve customer concerns
• Mathematical skills with excellent decision making and leadership skills
• Ability to communicate at different levels within the organization, good interpersonal skills

Educational Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Preferred Experience:

• Related inventory experience

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.