JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for maintaining a high level of inventory accuracy and integrity within the family of companies. Develop systems to improve reporting accuracy, ticketing accuracy, box count accuracy, scanning accuracy and more, in efforts to achieve exceptional inventory recordkeeping.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cycle Counting

• Review cycle counting results and look for patterns and significant errors. Use problem solving methodology to drive improved results.
• Performs reviews of staging locations, negative inventory by location, fractional locations, over-filled locations, empty locations, etc.
• Reviews production area locations for accuracy on a routine basis and correct results.
• Count inventory items/locations as assigned, using the IQMS cycle count program or other methods as appropriate. This includes all of Harmar, Molding, Irvine, Sparkle, and other locations that may house inventory.
• Use powered industrial equipment safely, taking extreme care around pedestrians.
• Research inventory discrepancies and/or issues as assigned or identified, for example, if an item consistently has a variance, problem solve to determine root cause.

Inventory Variances

• Review inventory variances and recommend correct adjustments, or directly performs adjustments as authorized
• Draft a daily explanation detailing the reason for any physical count adjustment >$1,000.

Obsolescence

• Review small quantity WP, FG, IN, PK for possible obsolescence. Make recommendations and if approved, coordinate disposal and adjustments.
• Review slow moving inventory and recommend obsolescence where practical. If approved, coordinate disposal and adjustments.
• Route and process MRBs for obsolescence.

Other

• Resolve inventory problems in a timely manner.
• Correct any safety and SQF issues re: leaning skids, broken boxes, etc. as encountered during count process.
• Assist with planning the annual full facility physical inventory, as applicable.

GENERAL CONDUCT:

• Maintains respectful working relationships with Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders, and TeamMates to promote teamwork and a positive work environment.
• Committed to Continual Improvement to raise personal performance above the standard and to develop new methods to eliminate waste, improve productivity and reduce customer complaints.
• Maintains excellent attendance as defined in the Company’s Attendance Policy.
• Support, enforces, and complies with all company policies and procedures, including safety and quality.
• Submits new ideas to improve Safety, Quality and procedural operations that will benefit the Company.
• Actively participates in meetings and discussions by providing suggestions for improvement, problem solving and offering feedback.
• Performs duties in a manner that encourages teamwork and sets a positive example.

REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Company Policies and Procedures
• Safety Orientation
• Outlook
• IQMS
• SQF standard for food packaging training
• Forklift training
• Aerial lift and fall training

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school graduate or equivalent with progressive experience in inventory control or cycle counting preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work independently and make quick decisions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of standing or sitting.
• Frequent lifting up to 45 pounds.
• Frequent pushing and pulling.