Job Description

Power Drives, Inc. is a Buffalo‑based manufacturer specializing in custom‑engineered hose, tube, and fluid conveyance systems for a wide range of industrial and mobile equipment applications. Founded in 1946, PDI is known for delivering high‑quality, reliable solutions backed by strong engineering expertise and decades of industry experience.

Objective

Provide leadership in materials, with focus on improving reliability, inventory, accuracy, customer fill rates and inventory turns.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's degree in a related field
• 3-5 years of relevant experience

Job Requirements

• Independent decision-making abilities
• Proficient with Excel, Access, and Word
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Exhibit time management skills; complete all work on time and within deadlines
• Demonstrated problem analysis and problem resolution skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to influence others
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Detailed oriented
• Ability to work in a team-based environment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Determine inventory stocking requirements for end items and components and establish inventory layout to support the requirements.
• Lead the cycle count process; ensuring counts are being done on time.
• Keep warehouse clean and organized.
• Thoroughly reconcile cycle count variances and lead the process for improving cycle count accuracy.
• Train, supervise, and lead the warehouse team in day-to-day activities.
• Develop Kanban inventory procedures for replenishment of line side storage.
• Supervise daily work activities in warehousing and logistics functions, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of materials production resources in order to support efficient, uninterrupted activities.
• Determine inventory stocking requirements for inside Kanban items to support manufacturing.
• Provide leadership in all material control functions.
• Track warehouse metrics and implement controls for improvement.
• Lead and audit kitting process to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Modify and monitor layout of warehouse to improve flow and efficiency of manufacturing process.

Physical Requirements

This position demands physical strength, endurance, using industrial tools and machinery. Candidates must be comfortable with repetitive tasks, heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs.), standing for a long period of time, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling and working in a fast-paced production setting.

Pay Range:

Starting at $68,000- $72,000 plus straight time overtime

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual salaries will be set within the compensation range and determined by factors such as market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise, and internal equity considerations.

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