Inventory Control Analyst (logistics and warehousing)

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

We are currently looking for an Inventory Control Analyst (logistics and warehousing) to join us at our facility in Asturias, Spain.

The inventory control specialist will be responsible of controlling the stocks stored in our third-party warehouses and making sure both systems (Supplier and Ours) are aligned.

Key responsibilities:

• Inventory management of stocks stored in Third-Party Warehouses
• Organize periodic cycle counts and stock counts in all our third-party locations, including onsite audits (Warehouse suppliers, contract manufacturers, customer consignments…)
• Daily reconciliation of our inventories stored in Third-Party Warehouses
• Identify and resolve stock deviations (Surplus, shortage, lost, damaged…). Implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce the number of occurrences
• Block/Release stock when requested (defective product, quality issues, damaged…)
• Organize and plan in a timely manner the collection of goods identified for scrapping
•  Analyze and claim the stock damaged and lost by the warehouse supplier
• Maintain effective relation with the different stakeholder (warehouse suppliers, production plants, sales, customer service…)
• Support internal and external audits to explain and clarify our stock controls in place
• Reporting and Analytics
• Active participation to defined projects, driving improvements

Key requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree, core area logistics preferred
• Experience skills in Logistics, Supply Chain or Procurement
• Very good language skills in English (writing and speaking) are required
• Excellent communication, organizational and planning skills
• Computer knowledge: High proficiency in Excel.  Experience with SAP will be an asset
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Flexible when dealing with changes
• Team spirit
• Strive for continuous improvement on existing processes and question and adapt own working methods
• Ability to work under pressure and able to manage multiple tasks

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals. 

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.  

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.

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We consider an individual’s qualifications, skillset, and experience to determine final salary. This role is eligible for benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. The actual offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate’s qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location.

This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.