Inventory Control Assoc. 3rd shift

Home Base Arkansas; Conway (AR); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Westrock Coffee in Conway, AR is seeking an Inventory Control Assoc III to organize the warehouse, ensure material flow to production, and support distribution needs. You will lead a small team with safety, quality, and efficiency as priorities.

You will manage ERP-based material requests, cycle counts, FIFO, PO processing, and daily coordination with manufacturing and logistics. Prior manufacturing experience and NetSuite skills are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of inventory control experience.
• Forklift certified with 1+ years of experience.
• Follow instructions and safety regulations.
• Effective communication, self-starter, and problem solving.
• Attention to detail, professionalism, and honesty.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• 2+ years leadership/management experience preferred.
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite ERP system.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret production schedule and submit material requests via ERP to ensure timely material arrival.
• Conduct cycle counts of inventory as directed by supervisors or director.
• Organize and coordinate returns of packaging materials after production.
• Use FIFO when pulling materials for traceability by lot number.
• Maintain organization of raw materials and finished goods in the warehouse.
• Receive POs in ERP and process paperwork for Compliance and Accounting needs.
• Manage small transportation team; supervise warehouse/transport tasks.
• Communicate with manufacturing, distribution and supply chain teams on urgent matters.
• Execute inventory transactions in ERP as needed.
• Operate forklift safely and proficiently.
• Adhere to safety and GMP requirements; monitor areas for compliance.
• Assist in achieving daily goals; conduct daily team meetings.
• Provide equipment training during opportunities; back up supervisor as needed.
• Support shift transitions and workload changes; assist with breaks and lunches.

Skills

Inventory control

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

ERP systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle NetSuite ERP

Microsoft Office

Forklift operation

Job description

The Inventory Control Assoc III position is one that wears numerous hats at Westrock Coffee. This individual is responsible for maintaining the organization of our warehouse area. The main objectives for this function are to physically and systematically provide our production teams with the materials they need and our distribution team with the finished product they need uninterruptedly. The Inventory Lead provides tactical leadership to the team and ensures they properly operate equipment from a safety, quality, and efficient perspective. The Lead serves as the subject matter expert and is responsible for ensuring daily goals are met.

Job Duties:

Interpret the production schedule and use that knowledge to calculate and submit material requests via an ERP system to our distribution center in order to have materials arrive at the manufacturing facility at an appropriate time.

Conduct cycle counts of various inventory as directed by either the Inventory Supervisor or Director of Operations.

Organize and coordinate returns of any leftover packaging materials after production runs are concluded.

Use FIFO when pulling materials by "lot" number for traceability

Maintain organization of raw materials and finished goods in the warehouse.

Receive purchase orders in ERP system and processes paperwork associated with them to the expectations of Compliance and Accounting teams' needs.

Manage small transportation team and instructs them of any unordinary tasks they need to complete. De facto supervisor of our small transportation fleet and warehouse team.

Communicate with manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain management teams regularly regarding non-conforming product and other urgent matters.

Execute inventory transactions in ERP system as needed.

Operate a forklift in a safe and proficient manner.

Perform all duties and actions in a safe manner and continuously monitor areas to ensure that safety procedures are being followed.

Comply with all company policies, procedures, standards, safety and GMP requirements.

Assists in ensuring daily goals are met.

Conducts daily team meetings with Operators and team members.

Responsible for continuing education on all pieces of equipment when opportunities present themselves.

Serves as backup to the Supervisor, communicating workload or changes to the floor personnel schedules and ensuring that all operations run smoothly.

Takes an active role in the shift transition period to ensure smooth and efficient transition of shift personnel.

Assists with breaks and lunches to ensure machines are running at peak performance for the full production shift.

Willingness to work holidays occasionally due to production demands.

Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requisition Number

6974

Shift

Third

Qualification

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED

2+ years of inventory control experience

Forklift certified with 1+ years of experience

Ability to follow instructions and follow safety regulations

Able to effectively communicate ideas (verbally and in writing), be a self-starter and handle difficult situations.

Attention to detail while maintaining alertness, professionalism, and honesty

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications

2+ years leadership or management experience is preferred

Experience with Oracle's NetSuite ERP system

Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment

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