Analyst, Inventory Control

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Healthcare coverage

Wellbeing programs

401k

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Chicago is seeking a Supply Chain Inventory Control professional to manage the execution of finished goods holds/releases, monitor inventory accuracy, and coordinate with Quality and Logistics to ensure timely dispositions. The role includes developing best practices for traceability and supporting recalls and rework coordination.

You will train BU Quality resources, maintain contact directories, and become the SME for traceability tools and procedures. Some travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings.
• Distribution / Logistics experience.
• SAP or WMS experience.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• Communication/Presentation skills (written and verbal).
• Ethics and integrity.
• Effectively works in teams.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and across multiple business partners.
• Facilitate individuals working towards a common goal.
• Position is up to 25% travel.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and ensure the execution of all finished goods. Quality hold and release orders for product outside of plant control.
• Provide ongoing monitoring of, and reporting on, hold product; collect and verify inventory count reports.
• Analyze inventory data daily to ensure timely dispositions.
• Work with Quality, Logistics and the distribution network to ensure product disposition is timely.
• Lead Best Practice improvement projects affecting traceability.
• Support Manager of Inventory Control with mock recalls, recall readiness, and rework coordination.
• Provide training and support to BU Quality resources on Traceability Best Practices.
• Provide input into Quality policies affecting hold procedures, traceability and market withdrawal.
• Maintain electronic directories of current Supply Chain contact information.
• Become SME in Traceability data, tools, and procedures; administer Traceability software.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Ethics and integrity

Team collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

WMS

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Communicate and ensure the execution of all finished goods. Quality hold and release orders for product outside of plant control. Working with Plant and BU Quality and the distribution network, perform distribution product reconciliation of affected inventory.
• Provide ongoing monitoring of, and reporting on, hold product; this includes collecting and verifying inventory count reports for hold product - daily or monthly, depending on the categorization of the hold.
• Analyze inventory data daily to ensure timely execution of logistics owned dispositions.
• Work with Quality, Logistics and the distribution network to ensure product disposition is executed in a timely manner.
• Lead Best Practice improvement projects regarding processes which impact traceability.
• Support Manager of Inventory Control, Hold and Release with mock recalls, recall readiness, and rework coordination.
• Provide ongoing training and situation support to BU Quality resources as necessary, aligned to the core Supply Chain Quality Best Practices and procedures.
• Provide support and input into Quality policies affecting product hold procedures, traceability and market withdrawal.
• Maintain electronic directories of current Supply Chain contact information for all distribution site storing Kraft Heinz-owned finished goods.
• Become SME in Traceability data, tools, and procedures, as well as application administrator of Traceability software.

Inventory Accuracy

• Monitoring and communication of inventory accuracy between warehouse management systems (WMS) and Kraft Heinz inventory systems of record.
• Assisting warehouses with processing of SAP IDocs and inventory variances
• Ownership of inventory accuracy and transactions for small independent warehouses.
• Will require to be available on-call 24/7 every 5 weeks for 1 week periods

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Ability to work weekends and evenings
• Distribution / Logistics Experience
• SAP or WMS experience
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving and analysis
• Communication/Presentation Skills (Written and Verbal)
• Ethics and Integrity
• Effectively works in teams
• Ability to work cross-functionally and across multiple business partners.
• Facilitate individuals working towards a common goal
• Position is up to 25% Travel

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range: $77,800.00 - $97,300.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and savingfor the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional - Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.