Inventory Specialist

About the Company

Tasty Brands is a well-established, rapidly growing national company focused on providing great-tasting, nutritious food for K12 school foodservice customers and private brands of select retailers. Emphasizing collaboration, best practices, and continuous improvement, we seek individuals who want to build a long-term career and be part of a successful story. Our most successful people are self-starters, work well with others, see the big picture, and enjoy winning. We have an exceptional team of motivated professionals who work well together in a fun, team-spirited environment. Our mission is guided by our core values – urgency, accountability, proactivity, teamwork, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels across all locations
• Conduct regular physical counts and cycle counts, reconciling discrepancies
• Roll production on meats, cheese, raw materials daily to ensure accuracy
• Review open purchase order vs received inventory
• Track yield by item or program
• Use inventory management software (e.g., ERP, WMS) to track stock movement
• Identify and report slow-moving, excess, or obsolete inventory
• Generate inventory reports and analyze trends to support purchasing decisions
• Coordinate with purchasing, sales, and warehouse teams to prevent stockouts or overstock
• Flag raw materials with no usage 30+ days
• Leverage AI to drive efficiency or improvements
• Able to lead and facilitate multiple Teams meetings

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 3–5 years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or a related field
• Proficiency with inventory management software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, Business Central, SAP, NetSuite, QuickBooks)
• Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma inventory practices