Inventory Control Specialist

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Melrose (MN); On-site; USD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O’Lakes, Inc. seeks an Inventory Control Specialist responsible for managing inventory logistics, ensuring accurate records, and facilitating shipments in a dynamic work environment. The role demands strong organizational skills, proficient computer knowledge, and the ability to uphold quality standards in a manufacturing setting.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k and PTO

Education assistance programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a continuous operating manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel.
• Excellent communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of inventory including parts ordering and receiving.
• Conduct annual cycle counts and coordinate vendor relationships.
• Ensure accurate entry of material receipts into the inventory system.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organization

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Tools

JD Edwards/Catalyst

Microsoft Office

Job description

Inventory Control Specialist

Role Focus:

The Maintenance Inventory Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of inventory management, including parts ordering and receiving, review of and disposal of obsolete parts, and annual cycle counts. This position will also keep the equipment files up to date and organized, research parts, find alternatives, and work with venders to find the most cost-effective solutions. The Inventory Coordinator must be or become proficient in JDE Catalyst and Ariba Systems.

Pay Rate:$30.00 per hour

Hours: 8:00AM - 4:30 PM (Monday - Friday) , this role may require overtime, weekends and holidays as needed.

Resume Required

Inventory Control:

• Inventory Coordination efforts for Maintenance.

• Cycle counts, vendor/supplier coordination, etc.

• Investigate/Resolve discrepancies in maintenance department relating to inventory.

• Add/Delete stock items as necessary.

Reports/Analysis:

• Reviews Work Orders for weekly analysis reporting needs.

• Maintenance Spending Report/Analysis, Tracking/monitoring large orders for the department,

• Tracks Capital installation, including preparing and sending final reports to Fixed Assets group for final closure.

Shipping/Receiving:

• Physical receiving of inbound deliveries/shipments of inventoried and non-inventoried stock.

• Accurately enters material receipts into system applications.

• Prepares and ships items for refurbishment by outside companies and package materials for outbound shipments.

Purchasing

• Prepares and enters all purchase requests for stores and parts inventory and equipment repair parts, as well as capital equipment and services.

• Backup for Purchasing Coordinator for customer requests, services, and ingredient orders.

Equipment:

• Ensure E-1 stays up to date. Follow capital projects and installation to ensure all equipment is accounted for.

• Ensure equipment documentation, manuals, prints, and spare parts are accounted for and organized.

• Audit equipment and parts against E-1 information to ensure integrity.

• Kits parts for work orders and changes status, informing affected parties.

Required Experience/Knowledge:

• High School Diploma

• 5 plus years’ experience in a continuous operating (24/7) manufacturing or processing environment.

• Strong computer proficiency particularly in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Power Point/Adobe) and JD Edwards/Catalyst.

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in a fast-paced environment consisting of email, face to face and phone contact.

• Demonstrate resourcefulness, business acumen, creative thinking.

• Work independently and as a team member to fulfill all job duties.

• Deliver results and make decisions while juggling multiple and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent planning, organizational and execution skills

Preferred Education / Experience:

• Associate degree

• Forklift Experience

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds

• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements

• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment

• Working in temperature zones that include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include areas where dust and chemicals are present

• Required to work scheduled shift which may include weekends, some holidays, and periodic overtime

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.