Company
food manufacturing
InventoryControlSpecialist
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“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.
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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