Inventory Control Specialist

Kalsec; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking an Inventory Management Specialist to enhance inventory accuracy and manage cycle counts. The role involves collaborating with various departments to resolve discrepancies and support the formulation team. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and relevant experience in inventory tracking, with strong communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in inventory tracking or accuracy roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal).

Responsibilities

• Organize cycle counts and ensure data accuracy.
• Manage problem bin locations and improve inventory accuracy.
• Support management of expiring goods and communicate inventory opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Customer-focused attitude

Initiative

Motivation

Self-direction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, math, or science-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Organize cycle counts with Finishing, Material Handling, Production, and Logistics.
   • Perform back-office check of the data after each cycle count to ensure the count is the most accurate it can be.
   • Create, track, and communicate inventory accuracy metrics / KPI’s based on data collected from cycle counts and report to stakeholders.
   • Investigate inventory discrepancies and determine root causes to improve inventory accuracy.
2. Manage common problem bin locations, such as LOST, EMPTY, 463GENP, NOT FOUND, etc.
   • Regularly review and correct inventory in these bins.
   • Maintain allocations to manufacturing orders for containers in these problem bins.
   • Identify and promote process improvements to reduce material in problem bins.
3. Participate in annual physical inventory, supporting the physical inventory leader with testing, training, and setup.
4. Support management of expiring goods by coordinating with Business Units, Finished Goods Planning, Formulations, and Sales to reduce expired goods volumes and improve year-over-year.
5. Support the Formulation Team.
6. Print bulking pick lists, monitor Manufacturing order statuses, determine which MOs to print, and consolidate pick lists for the Finishing Team.
7. Communicate inventory opportunities across departments to meet ship dates and inform stakeholders of issues, including inbound raw material concerns.
8. Consult with R&D and Product Managers to resolve product, specification, or supply issues.

Education/Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, math, or science-related field
• 2-4 years’ experience in inventory tracking or accuracy roles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal)
• Customer-focused attitude with high-quality support
• Initiative, motivation, and self-direction

Desired:

• Experience in chemical and/or food industry
• INFOR/M3 experience

Equipment Operation:

• Computer
• Office equipment

Physical Requirements:

• Working at a computer over 80% of the time
• Working in plant conditions that may be hot, cold, or dusty

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