Plant Inventory Control Associate - Kitting

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality, most affordable bottled water. Consider applying if you want to work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact, develop lasting relationships with great people, and build a satisfying career. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Schedule

Mon – Fri 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Essential Functions

• Navigates through an advanced ERP system to execute all daily aspects of “Inbound & Outbound” inventory operations.
• Creates purchase orders (pallets, airgas, etc.).
• Processes all recycle and destruction loads.
• Ensures all finished goods, raw materials, and sub‑assembly components are maintained per established guidelines and procedures.
• Processes all non‑conforming material in Agile.
• Coordinates with all involved parties to ensure accurate inbound receipts, intercompany transfers, and RMA’s.
• Verifies real‑time inventory transaction records in the company’s ERP system.
• Completes Oracle transaction activities from Receiving into Inventory, WIP, or Non‑Conforming inventories.
• Performs daily audits and maintains a comprehensive cycle‑count program to ensure inventory integrity and accuracy.
• Completes Oracle transaction activities associated with material movements.
• Maintains integrity, accuracy, and control of all in‑house materials.
• Compiles records by SKU, quantities, sub‑inventories, and validates EBS Oracle inventories against physical counts, investigating and adjusting errors and reporting discrepancies.
• Maintains and computes inventory balance by running and preparing reports of inventory balances, shortages, and discrepancies.
• Organizes warehouse for efficient storage and material distribution per supervisor instructions.
• Maintains accurate inventory levels through daily, monthly cycle counts and annual year‑end physical inventories.
• Assists in maintaining accurate inventory reports by sub‑organizations, RMA’s, HFI’s, and WIP.
• Identifies expired inventory disposition (SLOB).
• Maintains product rotation and storage disciplines (FIFO).
• Interacts and maintains positive relationships with all levels of leadership.
• Accomplishes special projects and other assignments/duties as required by management.
• Complies with all safety rules and regulations, GMPs, and Niagara policies and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains high standards for quality, housekeeping, and productivity.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 2 years experience in the position.
• 0 years experience managing people/projects (may include a combination of work experience and education).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 years experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 4 years experience working in the position.
• 2 years experience managing people/projects (may include a combination of work experience and education).

Competencies

• Lead Like an Owner.
• Makes safety the number one priority.
• Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately.
• Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals.
• Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly.
• Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively.
• Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers.
• InnovACT – makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products.
• Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes.
• Increases performance through greater efficiency.
• Find a Way – seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts.
• Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions.
• Seeks solutions rather than placing blame.
• Empowered to be Great – consistently looks for ways to improve oneself through growth and development opportunities.
• Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across.
• Communicates effectively to manage expectations.

Education

• Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Associate’s Degree.

Certifications / Licenses

• Required: N/A.
• Preferred: Forklift certification.

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