Inventory Control Specialist – Food Production

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Reser’s Fine Foods – Inventory Control Associate is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory of raw materials and finished goods at the Production location. You will conduct cycle counts, investigate variances, and ensure documentation aligns with audit requirements.

The role supports production and shipping to resolve variances, places products on holds when needed, and collaborates with QA and purchasing. A flexible schedule is required to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years ERP, or inventory related experience is required.
• Food industry experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic PC and 10-key skills are required.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English and be understood.
• English/Spanish bilingual is a plus.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based upon production demand.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily and monthly cycle counts for raw materials and finished goods.
• Investigate all inventory variances (losses and gains) from reports like Inventory Variance Report and reconcile discrepancies.
• Ensure counts are documented and variances reported promptly.
• Ensures inventory variances are reconciled.
• Balances the month-end inventory for raw packaging and intermediates.
• Collaborate with production and shipping to resolve finished goods variances.
• File copies of adjustment reports with cycle count sheets for audit compliance.
• Maintain documentation for QA and purchasing collaboration.
• Is responsible for placing products on logical holds.
• Works with production on finished good variances.

Skills

ERP experience

10-key skills

English proficiency

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Reser’s Fine Foods – Inventory Control Associate is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory of raw materials and finished goods at the Production location. You will conduct cycle counts, investigate variances, and ensure documentation aligns with audit requirements.

The role supports production and shipping to resolve variances, places products on holds when needed, and collaborates with QA and purchasing. A flexible schedule is required to meet production needs.