Inventory Process Improvement Specialist

Job purpose Perform audits and maintain documentation of the material and inventory movement, as well as processes in the procurement, subcontracting, manufacturing, and warehousing areas. Assist and facilitate process improvement projects to ensure the company maintains accurate records of the perpetual inventory system across all business systems and locations. Duties and responsibilities All Tokyo Anime Centers – Pull, Pack, transfer, shipment Local Tokyo Anime Center - Gashapon inventory fulfillment, receiving, troubleshooting, EOM deposits Collect and maintain KPI audit data, shipping, receiving, locational, & WI Continuous improvement plans with use of KPI results, assist manager to benchmark project improvements and effectiveness Collect and analyze inventory & transactional information, identify root causes, and provide feedback on areas that need improvement Identifies and documents gaps in workflow, with cross reference to process and procedure Assist manager with annual physical inventory planning, periodic cycle counts across all business divisions and location Facilitate ME counts with production areas, NCC & PL YE inventory Concord, Gashapon Engages with all departments to build a continuous improvement culture Inventory Adjustments Requests, Inventory Requisitions, Scrap Authorizations Help desk requests from all locations with transactional / inventory concerns and issues Organize and Maintain work instructions, processes and procedures Travel to other plants and TAC stores as necessary Training, Instruction, Information sharing Cross train with IPI Specialist – PA & Gashapon Travels to all business locations for meetings and driving process improvements as needed Performs other duties and ad-hoc projects as assigned by supervisors. Other duties as assigned by management. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business/Operations Management, Engineering or a related field, or 5 years of related experience preferred. 3 years of experience working in the manufacturing/distribution environment Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing/Kaizen continuous process improvement-related training or certifications Proven experience in process optimization, inventory management, or related roles. Experience in driving business process change and improvements Continuous and unrelenting effort to improve systems and processes Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to work collaboratively across departments Detail-oriented with strong organizational and presentation skills Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and present data Strong Excel, ERP, and other database/analytical software Problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize to meet deadlines Self-driven individual with the motivation to grow Change management expertise with the ability to lead and influence others Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Physical…