Associate-Inventory Control

Reser's Fine Foods; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Reser’s Fine Foods is hiring an Inventory Control Associate for our production facility. You will maintain accurate inventory of raw materials and finished goods, and perform daily/monthly cycle counts to ensure data integrity.

You will investigate variances, document corrections, and collaborate with production and QA to reconcile discrepancies. A high school diploma and basic PC/10-key skills are required, with English proficiency and bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years ERP, or inventory related experience is required.
• Food industry experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic PC and 10-key skills are required.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English and be understood.
• English/Spanish bilingual is a plus.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based upon production demand.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily and monthly cycle counts for raw materials and finished goods.
• Investigate all inventory variances (losses and gains) from reports like Inventory Variance Report and reconcile discrepancies.
• Ensure counts are documented and variances reported promptly.
• Ensures inventory variances are reconciled.
• Balances the month-end inventory for raw packaging and intermediates.
• Collaborate with production and shipping to resolve finished goods variances.
• File copies of adjustment reports with cycle count sheets for audit compliance.
• Maintain documentation for QA and purchasing collaboration.
• Is responsible for placing products on logical holds.
• Works with production on finished good variances.

Skills

ERP systems

Inventory management

10-key typing

English proficiency

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Reser’s Fine Foods – Job Description

Title: Inventory Control Associate

Location: Production

Reports to: Distribution Center Assistant Manager or Warehouse Manager

Classification: Non-Exempt

General Summary

Maintains accurate inventory of raw materials and finished goods.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct daily and monthly cycle counts for raw materials and finished goods.
• Investigate all inventory variances (losses and gains) from reports like Inventory Variance Report and reconcile discrepancies.
• Ensure counts are documented and variances reported promptly.
• Ensures inventory variances are reconciled.
• Balances the month-end inventory for raw packaging and intermediates.
• Collaborate with production and shipping to resolve finished goods variances.
• File copies of adjustment reports with cycle count sheets for audit compliance.
• Maintain documentation for QA and purchasing collaboration.
• Is responsible for placing products on logical holds.
• Works with production on finished good variances.

Job Specifications

• 2+ years ERP, or inventory related experience is required.
• Food industry experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic PC and 10-key skills are required.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English and be understood.
• English/Spanish bilingual is a plus.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based upon production demand.

Working Conditions

• Office and warehouse environment.
• The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from 25°F to 110°F.
• Repetitive lifting, kneeling, and bending with packages in excess of 35 lbs is required.
• Requires walking and standing for long periods of time.
• Flexible schedule and hours based on business needs.
• Production demands may require overtime and/or evening or weekend scheduling.

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