Inventory Control Specialist

This position is posted by Ponca City Development Authority on behalf of a local employer. Contact: hr@log10.com.

About the role

Oversee site shipping, receiving, and inventory through item and purchase order maintenance, procurement of inventory, and managing the shipping and receiving of site materials.

Responsibilities

• Manage all site inventory by maintaining adequate stock levels, accurate inventory tracking and documentation, and accurate shipping, purchase, and pricing records.
• Conduct inventory reconciliation.
• Analyze, document, investigate, and report inventory discrepancies; report damaged or unusable inventory and identify reasons for variance.
• Drive efficiencies and continuous improvement within shipping, receiving, and the inventory management system.
• Vendor Management:
  • Develop action and remediation plans with vendors to address backorders, order issues, or vendor performance concerns.
  • Track vendor performance.
  • Work with the Quality Assurance department to maintain and update supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc., and operate within the requirements of the Approved Supplier Program.
• Place orders to maintain inventory stocks and ensure all costs are accurate and accounted for.
• Research and evaluate prospective vendors.
• Review, compare, analyze, and approve products and services to be purchased.
• Place purchase orders from vendors to balance projected needs with special buy opportunities.
• Partner with the business office to resolve system and/or invoice cost discrepancies and determine appropriate corrective action with the vendor to resolve.
• Return defective merchandise and ensure proper and timely credit is received from vendors.
• Complete shipping documentation and prepare packages for shipment.
• Receive in and inspect incoming samples and materials and place them in their designated areas.
• Inform and train Log10 personnel regarding shipping, receiving, and inventory control methods and procedures.
• Create and maintain all documentation (SOPs, WKIs, and forms) related to shipping, receiving, and inventory management.
• Member of the Log10 Food Safety Team supporting the Food Safety Plan, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), International Standards Organization (ISO) requirements, Safe Quality Food (SQF) requirements, and the food safety and quality program.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a shipping, receiving, or inventory management role.
• ERP System Experience required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to crouch, crawl, etc., to evaluate incoming materials or inventory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.
• Advanced Computer Skills; highly proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Control Skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to work independently.
• Able to make sound decisions.
• Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team.
• Professional Certification(s):
  • HACCP or PCQI certification, a plus.
  • SQF Practitioner, a plus.