Description

KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services,industry and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities. Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB's research and development activities forms the basis for the company's success.

People. Passion. Performance. It is these three success factors that make KSB the company it is today.

At KSB, we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products.

Inventory Planning & Control

KSB GIW, Inc.

Department: Inventory Control
Reports to: Senior Inventory Manager
Location: Grovetown and Thomson, Georgia
Shift: 1st

FLSA Status: Salary Exempt

OVERVIEW:

The Inventory Planning & Control position plays a key role in managing and optimizing inventory for the Grovetown and Thomson foundries, with a focus on raw materials, supplies, and related items. The position ensures accurate inventory balances, supports production schedules by providing needed materials, minimizes excess/obsolete/slow-moving stock, reduces investment in non-productive inventory, and improves overall inventory health through data analysis, collaboration, and strategic initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and analyze inventory levels across Grovetown and Thomson foundries (raw materials, supplies, and related categories), identifying patterns in demand, usage, aging, potential stockouts, and discrepancies to inform recommendations.
• Investigate and analyze raw material and foundry supply data; suggest and implement changes to improve inventory accuracy and overall health.
• Develop and support inventory optimization initiatives aligned with company goals, including efforts to improve accuracy, reduce obsolete/slow-moving/bad inventory, and increase productive/high-performing stock.
• Collaborate closely with procurement, buyers, production/shipping teams, manufacturing supervisors, and foundry operations to ensure material availability, process efficiency, and alignment with production schedules.
• Lead or support dispositions of excess foundry inventory (e.g., metals and supplies), including plans to consume internally, transfer to other locations, or sell to scrap/recycling suppliers.
• Own responsibility for maintaining and updating SAP Material Master data for foundry-related supplies.
• Develop, write, maintain, and update foundry inventory-related work instructions and procedures.
• Ensure daily heat sheets are accurate and current; thoroughly investigate and resolve any discrepancies.
• Develop and implement a flask inventory management system, including unique identifiers, regular cycle counts, and coordination with maintenance for repairs of unfit flasks.
• Assist in weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual WIP audits, as well as annual physical inventory counts for foundry locations; provide training on best practices as needed.
• Identify potential inventory discrepancies or risks and report findings to Foundry Supervisors and Senior Inventory Manager.
• Prepare and present clear findings, data summaries, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Remain current with inventory management and material handling procedures relevant to foundry operations.
• Contribute to long-term inventory strategy planning and cross-site process improvements support company growth objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Authorities: Full access to necessary information and systems for job duties. Authority to request, suggest, or make adjustments to inventory levels and related parameters in enterprise systems (subject to approval processes where required).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum: Associate's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience. Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.
• 35 years of experience in supply chain, inventory control, manufacturing, or foundry/high-tech/custom production environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated experience in production planning, material management, and inventory analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for data analysis, reporting, and visualization.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems (e.g., SAP) and inventory transactions (receiving, usage, obsolescence, valuation).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working across teams and presenting insights.
• Proactive mindset with ability to work independently, manage time effectively, seek feedback, and drive continuous improvement in inventory practices.
• Certifications in supply chain or inventory management (e.g., APICS, CPIM) are a plus.

This combined role balances strategic analysis and optimization with hands-on foundry-specific execution, creating a more comprehensive position without the technology-heavy focus of the original Analyst description.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Primarily desk-type duty, but there occasions that will require frequent walking and standing in a manufacturing environment.

KSB GIW, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. KSB GIW, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

KSB Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. KSB makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

We value employees who take the initiative and are committed to our company; Employees who take responsibility and for whom business success is the focus of their actions. In return, we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions, flexible working time models, individual training opportunities and the best career prospects.

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