Inventory Control Coordinator II

Dawn Foods Global; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance on Day 1

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Professional training

Career advancement

Job summary

Dawn Foods is hiring an Inventory Control Coordinator II at our Louisville plant. You will manage raw materials, validate production consumption in SAP, and ensure accurate inventory movements from receiving through usage.

Responsibilities include cycle counts, coordinating with Finance, Warehousing, and Production, and maintaining BOM/Master data. The role requires 3+ years of warehouse experience and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3 years warehouse experience including inventory control and material handling equipment.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office and familiarity with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily cycle counts and reconcile variances.
• Coordinate with Finance, Warehousing & Production to ensure accurate material movements.
• Verify production confirmations and monitor Process Orders for accuracy.
• Assist with BOM and Material Master setups and changes.
• Monitor inventory health and reconcile critical stocks.
• Support Production Planning and root-cause analysis of variances.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.

Why work for Dawn Foods?

PEOPLE. PRODUCTS. CUSTOMERS.

Why should you apply? We invest in you!

• Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
• Competitive Pay
• 401(K) + company match
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Professional training
• Family-owned business over 100 years in service
• An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce

Job Purpose And Overview

The Inventory Control Coordinator II is accountable for control of raw materials required for production, ensuring inventory accuracy within SAP and accurate production reporting in SAP. This includes all raw material movements to & from supply/usage areas and validation of production to ensure accurate consumption. Raw materials include ingredients, packaging, and work in process, i.e., all components needed to produce/assemble finished product.

Work Environment

Onsite at the Louisville Manufacturing plant

Shift Schedule

Monday- Friday, 10 PM-6 AM, with the ability to work weekends based on business needs

What will you do as an Inventory Control Coordinator II at Dawn Foods?

• Conduct daily cycle counts and reconcile variances
• Work closely with the Finance, Warehousing & Production Teams to ensure material movement/usage is reported correctly & accurately
• Work with operators to ensure all production confirmations are completed accurately
• Work closely with Supply Chain, monitoring Process Order, Batch Numbering, and scheduling accuracy/completeness
• Report SAP inventory inaccuracies and work together to reconcile variances
• Work closely with Master Data to ensure proper BOM & Material Master setups/maintenance - including cut-over & substitutions of raw material changes.
• Perform required inventory verification
• Will include weekend and holiday work frequently
• Monitor & validate all Process Orders in accordance with Accounting's weekly & monthly requirements
• Drive system health and accuracy for inventory
• Monitor & help reconcile critical stocks
• Assist with root cause analysis on inventory inaccuracies to determine reasons for variances
• Support Production Planning
• Other duties as assigned

What Does It Take to be an Inventory Control Coordinator II at Dawn Foods?

• High school diploma or GED is required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• A minimum of 3 years of combined warehouse experience, including inventory control and utilizing material handling equipment
• Strong analytical skills and ability to make decisions with minimal supervision
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, email, internet, and system navigation tools
• SAP experience preferred
• Proficiency in mathematical calculations, including fractions, decimals, rates, ratios, percentages, bar graphs, and interpreting data.
• Ability to interpret and follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions
• Capability to train and effectively communicate company procedures and policies
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Self-motivated, accountable, and able to work independently

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 60 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
• Required to walk, sit, stand, climb stairs, tolerate heights, and below zero temperatures
• Temperature fluctuates with the season – colder during the winter/warmer during the summer
• Working around heavy machinery
• Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, wheat, and soy
• Normal setting for this job is in warehouse

Abou t Our Benefits

Dawn is proud to employ the top talent in the baking industry, and we reward our people with comprehensive health and well-being coverage, competitive compensation packages, and award-winning benefit offerings. We also help protect your future financial health with a generous 401(k) matching program that provides additional retirement funds and many tools and resources on financial wellness. Dawn encourages professional growth through tuition assistance and educational programs, and we are always searching for ways to improve our industry-leading services and benefits.

Compensation

The base salary for this position is $50,470-$75,710 with bonus eligibility.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.