First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. 

Basic Job Functions:

Lead and oversee physical inventory count activity, reconciliation, analysis/trouble shooting and holding cycle count results review meeting with cross functional teams (BOM, spare parts, operational supplies, indirect and FG) Prepares and validates cycle count report according to SOX requirement.  Identify and recommend opportunities for inventory and cost/spending improvement to increase inventory accuracy and minimize cost. Lead and oversee scrap activities including approval workflow, system transaction and physical disposal from warehouse location. Responsible for resolving pending GR and NCP issues to ensure minimum ageing and impact on usable inventory and space. Collaborate within warehouse team to develop and maintain the Work Instruction (new or revised)  Responsible to meet/fulfill metrics that accountable for Prepares and reconciles receipt activity per the Purchase Receiving Log (PRL) and validate the discrepancy.  Inventory management for certain common warehouse parts and supplies.

Education/Experience:

Associates/Bachelor’s degree preferred  HS diploma with equivalent Supply Chain experience required Minimum 4 years of inventory management experience Minimum 3 years of experience with ERP and warehouse management system

Required Skills/Competencies:

Proven organizational and analytical skills. Proven exposure to maintenance administration. Knowledge of parts supply administration. Proven communications skills. Excellent understanding of computer applications (Word, Excel, Access, ERP systems, etc.). Highly skilled in problem solving and conflict resolution Ability to lead and manage a small team Change agent

Essential Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee physical inventory count activity, reconciliation, analysis/trouble shooting and holding cycle count results review meeting with cross functional teams (BOM, spare parts, operational supplies, indirect and FG) Prepares and validates cycle count report according to SOX requirement.  Identify and recommend opportunities for inventory and cost/spending improvement to increase inventory accuracy and minimize cost. Lead and oversee scrap activities including approval workflow, system transaction and physical disposal from warehouse location. Responsible for resolving pending GR and NCP issues to ensure minimum ageing and impact on usable inventory and space. Collaborate within warehouse team to develop and maintain the Work Instruction (new or revised)  Responsible to meet/fulfill metrics that accountable for Prepares and reconciles receipt activity per the Purchase Receiving Log (PRL) and validate the discrepancy.  Inventory management for certain common warehouse parts and supplies Other duties as assigned. Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to the Site Warehouse Manager This position will have a small team of direct reports depending on size of the site

Travel:

0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

Hybrid Physical Requirements:

Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift. Will climb stairs on an occasional basis. Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis. 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards). All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

Office Physical Requirements:

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.