Inventory Analyst

Novolex; Walton (KY); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Novolex is seeking an Inventory Analyst in Walton, KY. The role focuses on controlling and ensuring accuracy of inventory across all system transactions, with daily reconciliation of IFS inventory and processing PDNs and defects.

The position requires a high school diploma, 1 year in inventory control or related field, and experience with ERP systems and RF scanners. Shift is 8am–4pm, Monday–Friday, and starting pay is $24–$26 per hour.

Qualifications

• Reconciles IFS inventory transactions daily.
• Processes PDNs and inventory issue transactions daily.
• Facilitates cycle counts and reconciles discrepancies.
• Prepares production, inventory, and reconciliation reports.
• Experience with ERP systems and RF scanners is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reconciles daily IFS inventory transactions.
• Processes all PDNs, Product Defect Notifications, and daily inventory issue transactions.
• Facilitates cycle counts: schedules counts, reconciles discrepancies, records adjustments.
• Prepares inventory and reconciliation reports; ensures accuracy for KPI reporting.
• Supports month-end close and ERP-related activities.

Skills

Inventory management

Cycle counting

ERP systems

MS Office

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Company Overview

Why Choose Us?Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability CommitmentThe Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Job Description

Inventory Analyst

Walton, KY

Compensation Includes

• Starting Pay Rate of $24-26/hour

Available Shift

• 8am - 4pm, Monday-Friday

Overview

The Inventory Analyst is responsible for the control and accuracy of all inventory as it relates to all system transactions.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Reconciles IFS inventory transactions on a daily basis
• Processes all PDN’s, Product Defect Notifications, daily (inventory issue transactions)
• Facilitates all cycle counting:
  • Schedules counts.
  • Reconciles discrepancies and determines the root causes
  • Makes inventory adjustments upon approval by established hierarchy
  • Records and tracks inventory accuracy for weekly KPI reporting
• Plays a major role in assisting the facilitation of all physical inventories
• Researches all inventory discrepancies, ensures accurate and thorough inventory management and records
• Has responsibility for preparation of production, inventory, and reconciliation reports and adjustments
• Responsible for Inventory Control and works closely with ERP systems
• Performs month end close preparations and transactions:
  • Ensures all product is received in the system prior to close
  • Ensures all inventory and transaction reconciliation is complete and correct prior to month end close
  • Ensures IFS is scheduled to be turned off for month end close, at 7am, the first day of each month

Requirements

• H.S. diploma or G.E.D.
• 1 yr. in inventory control or accounting or other, relevant supply chain position
• Computer literate in an ERP system and Microsoft Office with the ability to use workstations or RF scanners, email, copiers and printers
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Good communication skills and a sense of urgency
• Able to work independently at times and with minimal supervision but can also work easily as part of the team when needed
• Demonstrates initiative and good problem-solving skills
• Experience driving a reach truck, cherry picker, forklift
• Strong command of spoken and written English (native or near-native fluency)

Company Benefits

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact [e-mail].

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