Inventory Control Lead: FIFO & Cold-Chain Excellence

Schweid & Sons; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Schweid & Sons in the United States is seeking an Inventory Control Lead to maintain real-time inventory accuracy across materials and finished goods, with a strong focus on FIFO and cold-chain integrity in a food production environment.

This role reports to the Warehouse Manager and requires coordinating with Operations, Quality, and Planning to minimize waste and reconcile discrepancies, while ensuring regulatory compliance and product safety.

Qualifications

• Inventory management experience preferred.
• Familiarity with FIFO and cold-chain handling.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with cycle counts and system reconciliations.
• Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, GMPs) a plus.
• Ability to collaborate across departments.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with inventory software systems.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment.
• Organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory accuracy for materials and products through cycle counts, physical counts, and system reconciliation.
• Enforce and monitor FIFO rotation across all product categories to minimize spoilage, expiration, and waste.
• Use Schweid’s inventory systems to track material movement from receiving through production and shipment.
• Manage and verify product locations, ensuring items are stored in correct locations and that warehouse data matches the system.
• Monitor lot codes, production dates, and expiration dates; flag aging inventory and coordinate with Quality and Planning.
• Work with Operations and Warehouse to investigate inventory discrepancies and identify root causes.
• Uphold cold-chain integrity and temperature-controlled handling standards for frozen and fresh products.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and quality requirements (HACCP, GMPs, FDA/USDA) and maintain related records.
• Communicate inventory status, validate shortages, and provide feedback to Scheduling and Operations.
• Collaborate with other departments and influence behaviors without formal authority.

Job description

Schweid & Sons in the United States is seeking an Inventory Control Lead to maintain real-time inventory accuracy across materials and finished goods, with a strong focus on FIFO and cold-chain integrity in a food production environment.

This role reports to the Warehouse Manager and requires coordinating with Operations, Quality, and Planning to minimize waste and reconcile discrepancies, while ensuring regulatory compliance and product safety.