Inventory Control Specialist

About the role

The Inventory Control Specialist oversees all aspects of inventory accuracy and traceability for a fast-paced food manufacturing company through accurate transactions and regular audits.

Essential Functions

• Reviews Production Work Orders (WO) for completeness and accuracy
• Oversees input WO into ERP system in timeline set by management
• Identifies WO errors and research source; communicate and report errors
• Oversees complete all system workflows in timeline set by management
• Oversees transact inventory adjustments
• Creates and maintains inventory cycle count process
• Performs traceability activities to support food safety program
• Performs audits of accurate BOM creation (new and revisions)
• Acts as primary back-up to Logistics Coordinator in all inventory transaction and inventory receiving activities
• Maintains expired finish product workflows
• Review safety stock on finished goods
• Makes applicable edits to item cards

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High School Diploma or GED required. Some college coursework preferred
• 2+ years administrative experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Inventory management experience preferred
• ERP experience preferred

Working Conditions/Physical Factors

• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time
• Worker may be exposed to hazards in the workplace such as proximity to equipment conducting extreme heat, moving parts, and electrical current
• Must be able to work in environment containing allergens (nuts, milk, wheat, etc.)
• Worker may be exposed to a loud working environment
• Occasionally required to lift / push / pull / carry weight up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job including close vision, distance vision, and color vision
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles

Other Duties as Assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.