INVENTORY CONTROL/SHOP FLOOR DATA COLLECTION CORDINATOR

Chicago Tag and Label is a leading provider of innovative and customized print and label solutions, serving a diverse range of industries across the nation. With several decades of experience and a commitment to quality, we help businesses enhance their branding, streamline operations, and meet regulatory requirements through our extensive product offerings. Our solutions include custom labels, tags, form labels, and specialty products designed to meet the unique needs of our clients.  Visit us on our website:  www.chicagotag.com

Position Overview:

The ideal candidate must be organized, accurate, proactive and be able to work in an ERP platform and have a good understanding of inventory control processes. In this role, you will ultimately be responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the Shop Floor Data Collection system of Radius through job costing evaluation analysis.   In addition, this role will ensure accuracy of inventory.

Responsibilities and Duties

Data Tracking and Analytics:

• Daily, review all job costing reports for finished jobs.   Verify the accuracy of the report(s).  Discuss discrepancies with production staff.   Make corrections as needed.
• Review previous days Shop Floor Data Collection shift reports and investigate any issues.  Discuss discrepancies with production management.   Make corrections as needed.  Tabulate and report in compliance spreadsheet which goes to upper management.
• Weekly, prepare “Jobs Completed and Costing” report which identifies all jobs that ran at 7% or higher over budge.  Send report to Upper Management, including a job detail for each job listed on the report.
• Attend Shop Floor Data Collection/Downtime meeting when scheduled.   Provide appropriate documentation for compliance.
• Run cost extract; review for irregularities and investigate any issues.
• Investigate labor/material variances.

Inventory Management:

• Responsible for accuracy of physical inventory including investigating and resolving all variances.
• Ensure that offcuts are charged to the appropriate job or returned to inventory with proper inventory reference label.
• Reverse charge unused materials from pressroom, identify materials, and determine quantities to account for. Return materials to inventory with proper inventory reference label attached.
• Performing weekly cycle counts on various roll stock items and all adhesive.

Purchasing/Procurement Support:

• Receive requisitions from Pre-Press for all packaging. Research price and delivery then, as appropriate, place purchase orders with vendors. Follow up with vendors to ensure deliveries meet company needs.
• Obtain samples of different material for the Customer Service department.
• Run and clear open purchase orders as needed.

Receiving Support:

• Count, weigh and check a wide variety of incoming paper stock, printing materials, supplies and equipment. 
• Verify identification, quantities and similar details against purchase orders and prepare receiving reports. 
• Detect and report shortages or damaged materials, move or arrange for the movement of received materials to designated storage areas and report the receipt or delivery of special parts and equipment as directed. 

Qualifications & Skills

• High School diploma/GED required
• Three plus years’ experience with inventory control, production costing or similar. Experience in a printing, or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel
• Excellent math skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Director of Purchasing

Position is Full-Time in Office

What we offer

• Hourly pay range from $26.00 to $28.00 (pay will be determined based on skill set and background)
• Comprehensive benefit package, including health, dental, vision, company paid life insurance
• Flexible Spending Plan
• 401(k) plan with Profit Sharing
• Time off plans including company paid holidays, vacation, and Illinois paid leave
• Supportive company culture focused on growth, innovation, and customer satisfaction

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience to https://www.chicagotag.com/careers

Chicago Tag & Label is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.