Inventory Control Specialist

Armstrong Group; West Virginia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in West Virginia is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to manage inventory processes, ensure compliance with documentation, and collaborate with various departments. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in a warehouse setting and be skilled in inventory management practices.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience in food/manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory, ensuring accuracy and compliance with documentation.
• Collaborate with departments for smooth inventory flow.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electric powered forklifts

Electric powered pallet jacks

Job description

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Inventory Control Specialist

Apply locations Wheeling, WV time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R-1541

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A Ziegenfelder Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for:

· Hold and Release inventory management- Ensure all product is put on hold, does not get allocated, and analyze paperwork to ensure no hold and release product ships – all locations.

· Ensure all documentation up to and including SQF, carrier equipment report, and bills of lading are accurate and completed correctly.

· Conducting and recording regular physical counts to verify inventory accuracy and identify discrepancies.

o Raw Material audits, finished goods audits, hold and release audits

· Identifying areas for improvement in inventory management practice, such as streamline processes, reducing errors, and improving accuracy.

· Investigating discrepancies, addressing inventory issues, and taking corrective actions to prevent future problems.

· Generating reports on inventory audits, holding and release audits, and performance, providing insights to management.

· Responsible for reporting and auditing Chep transactions throughout our shipping network.

· May be involved in receiving, storing, and shipping if needed.

· Collaborating with other departments, such as purchasing, freezer/shipping, quality, and production to ensure smooth inventory flow.

· Communicating with suppliers, carriers, logistics, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.

· Maintaining raw materials and frozen goods item creation in ERP (Enterprise resource planning) system.

· Maintaining frozen goods item specifications in ERP (Enterprise resource planning) system.

· Entering information into databases, spreadsheets, or other electronic systems.

· Checking entered data for accuracy and completeness, comparing it with source documents.

· Setting up and allocating orders for the Wheeling freezer team.

· Ensure all documentation up to and including SQF and carrier equipment report is accurate and completed in a timely manner.

· Leads and becomes subject matter expert for Warehouse Management Systems for all locations.

· Communicate and work towards any department set goals and KPI’s.

· Develop and maintain good relationships with all departments of the facility.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Leaders at all levels and in all roles at Ziegenfelder strive to demonstrate leadership competencies. As Inventory Control Specialist, you will demonstrate:

· Integrity: Is direct and truthful, is ethical in making decisions and speaks candidly about tough issues. Is open-minded and listens to tribe members at all levels.Is widely trusted by others and keeps confidences.

· Self-awareness: Has an accurate picture of strengths and weaknesses and is willing to improve.

· Accountability: Seeks to take responsibility before placing blame. Able to react when unexpected problems arise, and proactive in developing plans to prevent problems from reoccurring.Admits mistakes, owns failures and commits to deliver expectations and responsibilities.

· Credibility: Makes decisions and problem solves based on regulations, facts, data and science.Clearly understands and communicates performance standards and expectations to others and is willing to hold self and others accountable to performance standards.

· Commitment: Contributes maximum effort to support company initiatives and is tenacious when problem solving for the good of the tribe and organization. Willing to go above and beyond to support success for others and the company.

· Teamwork: Focuses others’ energy on common goals, priorities and problems. Seeks common ground in an effort to resolve conflicts. Works harmoniously with colleagues and departments.

· Initiative: Works to identify and seize opportunities when they arise. Demonstrates initiative and is motivated to drive improvement.Skilled at original thought when evaluating problems and developing action plans.Able to consult with peers and third parties when additional expertise may be needed.

· Values and gives feedback: Seeks out, responds to, shares, and uses feedback.

QUALIFICATIONS

· High School diploma or equivalent.

· 2+ years of leadership experience, preferably in food/manufacturing environment.

· 5+ years of warehouse experience preferred.

· Demonstrated ability to operate electric powered forklifts and electric powered pallet jacks is a plus.

· Must be available to work afternoon or night shift to include weekends and holidays.Flexibility across all shifts is a plus.

· Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

· Possesses visual acuity to safely operate forklifts and pallet jacks.

· May need to exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 30 lbs. of force frequently, and up to 10 lbs. of force constantly.

· May need to climb, balance, stoop, crouch, reach, stand, push, and pull frequently during a shift.

WORKING CONDITIONS

· Subject to cold temperatures of less than 32F for more than one hour with proper protection equipment.

· May be subject to noise above 85 decibels with proper protection equipment.

Who We Are
The Armstrong Group is a family owned and operated collection of diverse companies. What began in 1946 as Armstrong County Line Construction, founded by Jud L. Sedwick in Kittanning, PA, has now grown into an organization that encompasses multiple industries and employs over 2,400 individuals nationwide. Our brands include Armstrong Utilities, Guardian Protection, Armstrong Development, 4Front Solutions, Twin Pops, and Armstrong Comfort Solutions.

Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Us

The Armstrong Group, a family owned and operated business, now employs over 2,000 people across the nation. The company continues to value strong relationships with its employees and close ties to the communities it serves.