Inventory Control Specialist - Optimize Food Production

Cacique Foods, LLC.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Vacation & sick time off

HSAs & FSAs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Supplemental health and disability

Pet insurance

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Cacique Foods, LLC. in Amarillo, TX is seeking an Inventory Specialist to maintain accurate records, support uninterrupted production, and uphold food safety and quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will manage ERP/WMS inventory, perform cycle counts, coordinate material availability with production, and generate reports to identify optimization opportunities while adhering to GMP and traceability requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of inventory control experience in food manufacturing, CPG, distribution, or other regulated environments.
• Experience using ERP and warehouse management systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
• Strong knowledge of inventory accuracy, cycle counting, reconciliation, FIFO/FEFO, and lot control practices.
• Understanding of food safety requirements, GMPs, HACCP, SQF, FDA regulations, and traceability processes.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and inventory reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records within ERP and warehouse management systems to support operational efficiency and inventory integrity.
• Perform daily, weekly, and periodic cycle counts while investigating discrepancies to improve inventory accuracy and reduce product loss.
• Coordinate raw material, packaging, and finished goods availability with production schedules to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Issue, stage, and replenish materials for production lines, helping teams meet productivity and customer demand goals.
• Verify incoming materials against purchase orders and specifications while supporting accurate receiving and shipping processes.
• Track lot codes, expiration dates, and FIFO/FEFO requirements to maintain product traceability and recall readiness.
• Support food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate documentation and audit-ready inventory records.
• Generate inventory reports, analyze trends, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and waste reduction.

Skills

Inventory control

Cycle counting

FIFO/FEFO

Lot control

Food safety & GMPs

Excel

Traceability

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Cacique Foods, LLC. in Amarillo, TX is seeking an Inventory Specialist to maintain accurate records, support uninterrupted production, and uphold food safety and quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will manage ERP/WMS inventory, perform cycle counts, coordinate material availability with production, and generate reports to identify optimization opportunities while adhering to GMP and traceability requirements.