MRO Specialist

We Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes, Pools, and Cars.

When you join KIK Consumer Products, you’re joining a team who cares about the work we do and also about each other. We bring exceptional brands and products to consumers that help them protect the health and wellness of their families, the cleanliness of their homes and pools, and the life of their automobiles. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, empowerment, collaboration, and agility that enables timely fact-based decision-making and exceptional execution with unwavering ethics. As one of North America’s largest independent manufacturers of consumer products, KIK helps a large portfolio of brands and retailers bring their products to life.

Your Role at KIK

This is a support role to assist with the management of updating data in SAP, creating PM's and conducting cycle counts of physical inventories.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Reports to Planner/MRO Supervisor, supports SAP data entry.

• Participating in the management of notification and work order backlog.

• Updating/creating PMs in SAP.

• Update data in SAP, including equipment, BOM, structure.

• Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs.

• Research potential vendors.

• Track orders and ensure timely delivery.

• Update internal database (SAP) with order/receiving details including dates, vendors, quantities.

• Conduct market research to identify pricing trends.

• Evaluate offers from vendors and negotiate better prices and delivery options.

• Maintain updated records of invoices and contracts.

• Follow up with suppliers, as needed, to confirm or change orders.

• Responsible for conducting cycle counts, physical inventories, inventory control and related improvements. This may include the development of programs and audits.

• Identify root cause of inventory discrepancies and create and implement corrective action plans that may include systems, people and/or processes. Maintain and update inventory records.

• Place tags and labels on the inventory stock and at their storage location.

• Identify appropriate minimum and maximum critical spare parts levels.

• Serve as a point of contact on various service contracts.

• Receive and unpack incoming orders, checking against items listed on purchase orders, invoices, or other order forms.

• Track and reorder maintenance supplies (nuts, bolts, pipe fittings, welding supplies)

• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervision.

The above statement describes the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in warehouse inventory with a solid understanding of inventory management principles.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Inventory management software (SAP) experience strongly preferred.

• Ability to effectively manage time and meet all necessary deadlines.

• Team player with a strong work ethic and an upbeat attitude.

• Must be able to read, write and effectively communicate in English.

• Ability to follow oral and written communication from lead, supervisor and/or manager

• Must be fluent in Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel.

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

What You Will Get

KIK offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.

About KIK

We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. We are one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 20 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Europe, Asia, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. We are known by our portfolio of over 40 brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals, and Prestone® and Holts® automotive performance chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America for store-brand (“private label”) bleach and a leading private label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general purpose cleaning and other home care products.

Our global team of over 2,500 employees drive our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics.

Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of “One KIK” values – a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

KIK is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources immediately.