Warehouse Administration Specialist

Purpose of the position

To provide administrative support and coordination of logistics processes and documentations. Maintain delivery scheduling, delivery receiving process, Kitting process and proper plans and data for the daily material flow management processes.

Who is Kalmar? 
Kalmar Ottawa has been part of the Ottawa, KS community since it first became a legal entity in 1943 as Ottawa Steel Products, Inc. making attachments for farm equipment. Since the early days of Ottawa Steel Products the company has gone through many different products and name changes but is known for its current product, the terminal tractor and the name Ottawa Truck. 

Kalmar Ottawa not only invented the product but is the global leader in the terminal tractor business, producing over 80,000 units, more than all of its competitors combined. Kalmar Ottawa trucks are known for their superior quality and reliability, which is directly attributed to the employees in Ottawa, KS. 

Making your next move count 

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Maintain on time receiving deliveries process to the MRP system. 
• Prepare delivery plans for the Ottawa and Olathe warehouses coordinated with Transportation Carriers, Freight Forwarders, on-site Transportation provider and 3rd Party Logistics providers.
• Maintain documentation relating to the kitting process of production orders. 
• Maintenance of warehouse documentation: delivery documents, forklift inspection, picking lists, other documents required for warehouse operation. 
• Ensuring inventory consistency by supervising warehouse transactions.  
• Identify inaccuracy and initiate problem correction. 
• Participation in continuous improvement of processes and procedures. 
• Maintain documentation and process of turnover of returnable packaging materials.
• Assist Materials Supervisors  as needed.
• Maintain on time receiving deliveries process to the MRP system. 
   

What you’ll need to succeed

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or equivalent.  

EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES:

• Minimum 1 year experience in materials inventory management ; 
• Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational and communication skills.
• Google Office tools, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PPT) as an advantage
• Full professional proficiency of written and oral English required
• Strong attention to detail
• Process oriented

You will be part of

✔ Kalmar is part of a global organization- We have a very talented and diverse workforce focused on equity & inclusion.
✔ We believe in our people as it is our people who really make the difference. 
✔ We always work in close collaboration with our customers, deliver on our promises and never walk away no matter how big the challenge. 
✔ We succeed because we do it together. 
✔ With us, you will have the opportunity to realize your potential and become an important member of our global team.

Interested to join?

Please submit your resume/CV to be considered!