WMS Specialist

About The Job At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire a WMS Specialist based in Minster, OH! In this role, you will be responsible for Supporting Production, Flow, and Quality management of the facility through raw materials verification, raw and finished good material holds, material losses, inventory information, working with the line performance reporting models, line scheduling adjustments and other data base entries. The WMS Specialist reports to the WMS Scheduling Supervisor. This position works on a 3-2-2 schedule, including weekends and some holidays to support the plant needs. Specific Job Duties & Tasks Assist packaging and warehouse in scrapping out defective materials in the system and place on hold when neededCorrect/clear Guardian, shipping and receiving IDOCsPerform physical counts of raw materials for inventory control (as needed)Confirm accuracy and correct discrepancies found in batch reporting validating finished goods and raw material lossesCorrect finished goods declarationsConfirm material availability and location for scheduled production through SAP and KorberPerform month end reconciliation, includes Raws and Packs AnalysisBecome an expert on the Korber system and resource for the plantCOGI correctionsTroubleshoot WMS issues to eliminate downtime to the lineConfirm accuracy of daily WMS batch reports. Validate pallets produced per production run & raw material usages/lossesRun 24hr. reporting & input results of line PE/OE/PR/Technical EfficiencyDanIMS and Downtime Tracking Data EntryDaily Variance/Plant Service Level (PSL) ReportProduct traceability and plant audit supportOther duties as assigned Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. About You Essential Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities KnowledgeStrong computer skills needed including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and multiple scheduling software programs (i.e. WMS and SAP)Complete monthly computer-based training as neededSkillsExceptional verbal/written communication skills including ability to write reports, and standard operating proceduresThe ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. The ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimalsAbility to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphsLeadership, interpersonal and communication skills required to interact with all levels of plant personnel. The ability to stay organized while being adaptable and flexibleAbilitiesAbility to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formAbility to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situationsAbility to take multiple requests in a fast-paced environment and prioritize completion. Flexibility with schedule and ability to assist in various projects and improvement activities Preferred Qualifications Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field (preferred). HS diploma or GED (required)Two to three years of experience in inventory management, warehouse or distribution environment in lieu of degree (required)Experience in a continuous improvement environment (Lean, TPM, AM, etc.) About Us Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. You’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world. Our strong portfolio of brands includes Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Follow Your Heart®, Happy Family® Organics, International Delight®, Light + Fit®, Nutricia ®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free, STōK® Cold Brew Coffee ®, Too Good & Co™, and YoCrunch®. With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., Danone North America's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible. You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world, working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet. Come join our movement for a healthier world One Planet. One Health BY YOU. Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.