Inventory Coordinator

Thewonderfulcompany; Del Rey (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision & dental plans

401k with match

Wellness resources

Job summary

Thewonderfulcompany is seeking an Inventory Control Associate in Del Rey, CA. You will manage weekly ingredient planning, coordinate transfers from offsite locations, and support counting and reconciliation across on-site and third-party warehouses.

You will work with Purchasing, Food Safety, and R&D teams to ensure timely approvals, accurate inventory, and smooth production flow. Proficiency with Oracle and MS Office is essential, plus forklift operation and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in similar role.
• Forklift certification and ability to drive a Forklift.
• Proficiency with Oracle R12 and EDI structures.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible on daily work schedule and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Determine weekly ingredient needs for Filling Based On Production Tracker.
• Schedule and arrange for ingredients or raw materials to deliver to POM Del Rey from offsite locations.
• Verify and schedule ingredient transfers for Blending & Drumming and when requested by R&D.
• Work with Purchasing on ordering inventory and with Food Safety on approvals and releases of inventory.
• Cycle counting of ingredients to verify quantity on hand after production consumption.
• Complete inventory adjustments using Oracle and Telnet.
• Track empty drum inventory for reorder for off-season and season.
• Perform end of month counts, reconciliation, and adjustments onsite and at 3PL warehouses.
• Identify root causes for errors and communicate findings to Inventory Control Supervisor.
• Push orders through Oracle for receipt of offsite transfers.
• In Beverages Juice Raw Material & Finished Goods area, ensure material accuracy and conduct cycle counts.

Skills

Oracle R12

EDI structures

Excel

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Forklift experience

Education

2-year college degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Oracle

Telnet

Forklift

MS Office

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Blending & Drumming Area:

• Determine weekly ingredient needs for Filling Based On Production Tracker
• Scheduling and arranging for Ingredients or Raw Materials to deliver to POM Del Rey from offsite locations based on Current Inventory Levels and Production Schedule for Beverage.
• Verifying and Scheduling Ingredient Transfers for Blending & Drumming and when Requested by R&D.
• Work with Purchasing Department on Ordering Inventory as well as working with Food Safety within the R&D Department on Approvals and Releases of Inventory to meet Production Needs.
• Cycle Counting of Ingredients to verify Quantity On hand is accurate after Production Consumption of Ingredients
• Complete Inventory Adjustments as needed using Oracle and Telnet
• Tracking empty Drum Inventory for reorder if needed for Off - Season & Season.
• Perform End of Month counts, reconciliation, and Adjustments onsite and 3PL Warehouses.
• Identify Root Cause for all Errors and communicate back to Inventory Control Supervisor.
• Pushing Orders thru Oracle for Receipt of Offsite Transfers.

Beverage Juice Raw Material & Finished Good Area:

• Must have a Forklift Certification and be able to drive a Forklift.
• Create and print out cycle counts for Production Counts based on Production Tracker, required weekly counts and End of Month counts.
• Transfer information obtained from printouts to saved Excel Files
• Review and Reconcile all Raw Material or Finished Goods for Plastics and Filling and identify Root Cause for all Errors and communicate back to Inventory Control Supervisor.

Both Areas:

• Perform Back- Up Role for Inventory Control Supervisor to include:
• Process Reports in Oracle for EDI issues, investigate and correct all issues.
• Process Sales Orders and Transfer Orders, then closing those orders
• Working with Customer Service to process all Return Authorizations to clear Return Queue in Oracle
• File and submit all donation requests to Customer Service as they are requested and in a timely manner.
• Keep a running inventory of all PDN product to ensure Inventory accuracy.
• Conduct spontaneous audits of all products both finished and raw materials as needed or requested.
• Create and update Standard Operating Procedure documents and Process Flows as needed.
• Create and provide spontaneous inventory reports as requested internally or externally.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-3 years of experience in similar role or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Functional knowledge of Oracle R12 and EDI (electronic data interface) structures
• Advanced knowledge of PC software applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Open-minded, collaborative, and team-oriented attitude
• Ability to multi-task effectively and motivated to learn.
• Must be flexible on daily work schedule.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Forklift experience

ESTIMATED TIME COMMITMENT (BASED ON 8 HOUR DAY):

Blending & Drumming Area:

• 20% - Determining Weekly Needs
• 20% - Scheduling and Arranging Delivery of Ingredients
• 20% - Verifying and Scheduling Ingredient Transfer for Blending & Drumming
• 10% - Preparing & Performing Cycle Counts.
• 30% - End of month Counts, reconcile and Adjustments of inventory for On and Offsite Locations.
• Subject to change when performing duties in a Back-Up Capacity.

Beverage Juice Raw Material & Finished Good Area:

• 5% - Preparing Work to Perform Cycle Counts.
• 45% - Performing Cycle Counts and documenting and correcting any Location Discrepancies.
• 50% - Data Entry and Reconciliation of Cycle Counts performed,
• Subject to change when performing duties in a Back-Up Capacity.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 2-year college degree or equivalent experience.

POM's Dedication to You:

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 24/7 online physician consultations
• virtual mental health resources
• life coaching
• engaging employee community groups
• cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
• library of on-demand fitness videos
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training th