Associate-Inventory Control

Ultipro; Topeka, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Reser’s Fine Foods – Deer Creek Potato Plant in Topeka, KS is seeking an Inventory Control Associate to maintain accurate inventory of raw materials and finished goods within a production environment. You will perform daily cycle counts, investigate variances, and support QA and purchasing documentation.

Responsibilities include coordinating with production and shipping to resolve variances, placing holds as needed, and ensuring audit-ready records.

Qualifications

• 2+ years ERP or inventory-related experience required.
• Food industry experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic PC and 10-key skills required.
• Must read, write, and speak English; bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.
• Flexible schedule based on production demand.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily and monthly cycle counts for raw materials and finished goods.
• Investigate inventory variances and reconcile discrepancies.
• Document counts and report variances promptly.
• Reconcile inventory variances and balance month-end counts.
• Coordinate with production and shipping to resolve finished goods variances.
• Maintain adjustment reports with cycle count sheets for audits.
• Maintain QA and purchasing documentation.
• Place products on logical holds as needed.
• Collaborate with production on finished good variances.

Skills

ERP systems

Inventory control

10-key

English literacy

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Reser's Fine Foods - Deer Creek Potato Plant
3728 SE 6th Ave
Topeka, KS 66607, USA

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

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

Job Specifications

1. 2+ years ERP, or inventory related experience is required.
2. Food industry experience is preferred.
3. High school diploma or equivalent is required.
4. Basic PC and 10-key skills are required.
5. Must be able to read, write, and speak English and be understood.
6. English/Spanish bilingual is a plus.
7. Ability to work a flexible schedule based upon production demand.

Working Conditions

1. Office and warehouse environment.
2. The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from 25°F to 110°F.
3. Repetitive lifting, kneeling, and bending with packages in excess of 35 lbs is required.
4. Requires walking and standing for long periods of time.
5. Flexible schedule and hours based on business needs.

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