Inventory Control Associate - Food

Position Summary And Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Inventory Control Associate is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring the availability of materials for production, and optimizing inventory levels to minimize waste and maximize efficiency. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments.

Inventory Management

• Accurately track and review all incoming and outgoing materials, components, and finished goods in the ERP system.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and physical inventory audits to reconcile discrepancies and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Monitor inventory levels and proactively identify potential shortages or overstock situations.
• Implement and maintain inventory control procedures to ensure efficient material flow.
• Collaborate with warehouse manager to ensure proper storage and organization of inventory items.

Production Support

• Ensure timely availability of materials for production by coordinating with procurement and production teams.
• Process material requisitions and transfers accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor and report on material usage and variances.
• Support production planning by providing accurate inventory data.

Data Analysis And Reporting

• Generate inventory reports and analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Maintain accurate documentation of inventory transactions and procedures.
• Aid in developing and implementing inventory control metrics and KPIs.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance inventory accuracy and efficiency.

Collaboration And Communication

• Collaborate with procurement, production, quality control, and other departments to ensure smooth material flow and inventory accuracy.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management regarding inventory status and issues.
• Resolve inventory discrepancies and issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Education And/or Work Experience Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Must be able to speak English fluently.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Must be able to make change quickly.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Some related experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Company Information

• Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States.
• We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work.
• Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution
• Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Education Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and holidays
• Employee Credit Union

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer.
• VEVRAA Federal Contractor
• Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled