Inventory/ERP Optimization Specialist

About the role

The Inventory/ERP Optimization Specialist is responsible for overseeing all inventory, master data and cycle count transactions through the ERP system. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills. This position is also responsible for supporting the Customer Service department.

Responsibilities

• Identify & implement system and process’ for the creation and maintenance of product data and technical specifications within the Green Bay ERP system.
• Work collaboratively with Operations and Regulatory for the creation and optimization of case and cup label designs for legibility and print stock.
• Ensure finished product specifications are maintained, updated, and communicated to all business stakeholders in a timely fashion while following established change control procedures.
• Maintain & improve specification standards for all technical specifications within the Green Bay site, working cross collaboratively with culinary, process development, QA, and operations to ensure information and documentation is accurately incorporated into the specification.
• Coordinate, monitor, and maintain the physical inventory process for finished goods, raw materials, and packaging materials.
• Reconcile production data with physical inventory (finished goods, raw materials, and packaging), ensuring accuracy between system transactions and actual stock levels.
• Provide subject matter expertise and content for labeling systems, providing support and knowledge base to operations in the development and on-boarding of new software and/or hardware solutions.
• Partner with the IT department to troubleshoot equipment issues (scan guns, printers, etc.) – escalating issues as required.
• Review and process volume summary to USDA.
• Process inventory reports that include counts, discrepancies, and statistical data.
• Reconcile inventory in backflush locations through appropriate increase and decrease transactions by period end.
• Prepare labels for pallets as needed.
• Set up, close work orders and delete empty bins.
• Coordinate with applicable departments and team members to resolve discrepancies between inventory and revenue.
• Assist the financing team with cycle count information.
• Prepare weekly key performance indicator (KPI) and labor time tracker reports as well as labor, raw material, and dump reports with helpful insight to managers.
• Map processes and develop process improvements to provide more timely, accurate & relevant information with enhanced visibility such that managers can take corrective action more quickly.
• Receive non-stock items and warehouse transfers.
• Provide inventory reports of raw materials and finish goods to improve production forecasting and planning.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in business-related concentration is strongly preferred
• Minimum of 2 + years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of ERP system
• Good interpersonal & communication skills (oral and written) and ability to interact and communicate effectively with employees at all levels
• Sophisticated Excel user and good aptitude for system reports
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• A team-player with the flexibility to multi-task and change priorities quickly
• Self-starter and the ability to work efficiently and independently

Skills

• Ability to conceptualize and drive initiatives forward
• Positive attitude and motivated by contributing to the overall success of the team
• Able to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues at other sites
• Creative problem-solving skills and analyst approach
• Obsessive attention to detail, well organized and able to juggle many projects at once
• Comfortable moving at a fast-paced environment
• Willing to address difficult situations head on with patience and respect
• Desire and ability to resolve issues and work independently with limited supervision
• Ability to learn new systems

Working Conditions And Physical Effort

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an Inventory/ERP Optimization Specialist encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Physical Demands/Efforts: Must have the ability to occasionally lift 20–40-pound boxes. Mental & Visual Demands: Work performed by this position requires considerable mental concentration to effectively execute complex tasks. Work requires continuous visual effort for extended periods of time. Work Environment and Hazards: Employee works in a manufacturing setting with frequent exposure to heat/cold, or other factors that may require protective equipment and still pose a hazard. This position has regular exposure to hazards that could result in injury and loss of time at work. Limited travel may be required.