Logo
Panasonic North America

Inventory Clerk - Level 1

Panasonic North America, De Soto, Kansas, United States, 66018

Save Job

Overview Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as an Inventory Clerk - Level 1? Then we’re looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world‑class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!

Responsibilities Job Summary:

The Inventory Clerk – Level 1 is responsible for accurate data entry and record‑keeping of inventory transactions, including receipts, transfers, production usage, and adjustments. This role supports effective inventory control through timely reconciliations, reporting, and discrepancy resolution to ensure material accuracy and availability. The clerk works closely with cross‑functional teams to support production continuity and maintain quality and safety standards. This position upholds compliance with company policies, 6S principles, and all relevant inventory and documentation requirements.

Essential Duties:

Functional Operations

Accurately enter and track inventory receipts, transfers, usage, adjustments, lot codes, and component usage

Maintain inventory balance reports, safety stock, demand rates, and track canceled or reduced purchase orders

Order and maintain production supply materials to support uninterrupted production

Operate and maintain tools and equipment within functional area

Ability to work all scheduled shift hours

Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement

Assist with monthly and year‑end physical inventory counts and verify counts against system records

Conduct weekly reconciliations for spare parts and support scrap / recovery processes

Investigate discrepancies and maintain accurate records of quality issues, inspections, and deviations

Generate and distribute inventory, production, shipping, and receiving reports on time

Training & Team Support

Ability to train others at same or lower level within functional area

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Communication

Communicate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to resolve inventory or quality issues in a timely manner

Respond to inventory‑related inquiries and assist other departments as needed

Quality, Safety & Compliance

Follow all quality standards, safety protocols, and company policies, including 6S

Report quality concerns or deviations promptly to supervisors or engineering staff

Support proper implementation of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and wear required PPE

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements

To ensure health and safety in the workplace and for employee protection, wearing PPE is a possibility and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. A respirator fit test will be required based on functional area.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Qualifications : Education

Required: High School Diploma, GED, or 2 years of prior experience in functional area

Preferred: Associate’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Essential Qualifications

0‑1 year of experience in a manufacturing or inventory environment (experience in high‑volume environments preferred but not required)

Basic communication and problem‑solving skills

Safety‑conscious mindset and willingness to follow established procedures

Ability to operate or obtain certification for forklift, electric pallet jack, and manual pallet jack (training can be provided)

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or willingness to learn

Must have working‑level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

Preferred Qualifications

1‑2 years of experience in a manufacturing or inventory environment

Exposure to team coordination or collaborative projects

Experience or familiarity with lithium‑ion battery manufacturing or related industries

Demonstrated interest in continuous improvement and process adherence

Preferred License(s)

None

Preferred Certification(s)

Forklift / Electric Pallet Jack Certification

OSHA Safety Training or similar

Physical Demands Physical Activities (Total 100% of workday):

Sit: 40%

Walk: 30%

Stand: 20%

Lift: 10%

Required Lifting and Carrying: Not required (0%), Occasional (1‑33%), Frequent (34‑66%), Continuous (67‑100%)

For this position, the required frequency is: Up to 10 lbs.: Continuous Up to 20 lbs.: Continuous Up to 35 lbs.: Continuous Team‑lift only (over 35 lbs.): Continuous

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.

R‑103573

#J-18808-Ljbffr