Company

food manufacturing

InventoryControlSpecialist

$52–75k ~AI est. Louisville, Kentucky, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Inventory Control Specialist. Skills: Inventory control, Warehouse operations, Process optimization. Develop inventory control procedures. Implement inventory control policies”

What You'll Achieve.

Minimize stock discrepancies; Optimize inventory accuracy; Optimize efficiency; Optimize warehouse space utilization; Minimize inventory obsolescence

Industry & Context.

food manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving; Root cause analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High school diploma or equivalent, 2 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment, Inventory management principles knowledge, Warehouse management systems proficiency, Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, Analytical abilities, Problem-solving abilities, Detail-oriented, Organizational skills, Time management skills, Ability to prioritize tasks, Ability to meet deadlines, Effective communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Ability to work independently, Ability to work as part of a team

Nice to Have

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field, Certification in inventory management or related fields

What You'll Do.

Develop inventory control procedures

Implement inventory control policies

Implement inventory control best practices

Conduct regular cycle counts

Conduct physical inventories

Verify inventory accuracy

Identify inventory discrepancies

Reconcile inventory records

Investigate inventory discrepancies

Resolve inventory discrepancies

Analyze transaction records

Investigate root causes

Implement corrective actions

Coordinate receipt of inventory

Coordinate storage of inventory

Coordinate issuance of inventory

Monitor inventory movements

Monitor inventory transactions

Monitor inventory adjustments

Maintain accurate inventory records

Ensure compliance with procedures

Coordinate with procurement

Coordinate with purchasing

Reconcile purchase orders

Address discrepancies

Address pricing variances

Implement inventory storage standards

Implement labeling requirements

Implement rotation procedures

Enforce inventory storage standards

Enforce labeling requirements

Enforce rotation procedures

Collaborate with quality assurance

Collaborate with compliance teams

Ensure adherence to food safety regulations

Ensure adherence to GMP

Ensure adherence to quality control standards

Generate inventory reports

Analyze inventory reports

Analyze performance metrics

Track inventory accuracy

Identify inventory trends

Make recommendations for process improvements

Make recommendations for cost-saving opportunities

Provide training to warehouse staff

Provide guidance to warehouse staff

Provide support to warehouse staff

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Warehouse staff; Production teams; Other departments; Procurement departments; Purchasing departments; Quality assurance teams; Compliance teams; Cross-functional teams

Full Job Description

**Overview:** The Inventory Control Coordinator plays a vital role in managing and maintaining accurate inventory levels within the food manufacturing facility's warehouse. Reporting directly to the Warehouse Manager, this position is responsible for overseeing inventory control processes, conducting cycle counts, reconciling discrepancies, and implementing best practices to optimize inventory accuracy and efficiency. **What You 'll Do:** * Develop and implement inventory control procedures, policies, and best practices to ensure accurate inventory levels and minimize stock discrepancies. * Conduct regular cycle counts and physical inventories of warehouse inventory to verify accuracy, identify discrepancies, and reconcile inventory records. * Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies by analyzing transaction records, investigating root causes, and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence. * Coordinate with warehouse staff, production teams, and other departments to ensure timely and accurate receipt, storage, and issuance of inventory items. * Monitor inventory movements, transactions, and adjustments in the warehouse management system (WMS) to maintain accurate inventory records and ensure compliance with inventory control procedures. * Coordinate with procurement and purchasing departments to reconcile purchase orders, receipts, and invoices, and address discrepancies or pricing variances. * Implement and enforce inventory storage standards, labeling requirements, and rotation procedures to optimize warehouse space utilization and minimize inventory obsolescence. * Collaborate with quality assurance and compliance teams to ensure adherence to food safety regulations, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and quality control standards in inventory management processes. * Generate and analyze inventory reports, performance metrics, and KPIs to track inventory accuracy, identify trends, and make recommendations for process improvements and cost-savi

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