Inventory Coordinator

Mars Incorporated in; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Incorporated in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking an Inventory Specialist to maintain accurate inventory records, manage cycle counts, and support production with reliable material availability.

You will perform SAP transactions, audit inventory, participate in internal and external audits, and collaborate with Warehouse, Production, Procurement, and QA to improve inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of inventory control experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Strong hands-on experience using SAP (inventory management, material movements).
• Proven experience with cycle counting and inventory auditing.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Execute daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts; investigate and resolve variances.
• Perform root cause analysis on inventory discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure inventory movements are properly executed and documented in SAP.
• Support internal and external inventory audits and SOX compliance (if applicable).
• Collaborate with Warehouse, Production, Procurement, and QA teams to ensure material availability and process improvements.

Skills

Inventory control

Cycle counting

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Inventory Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records within the manufacturing warehouse through strong inventory control practices, cycle counting, auditing, and SAP transaction management. This role plays a critical part in ensuring material accuracy, supporting production needs, and minimizing inventory discrepancies.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Control & Accuracy

• Maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, packaging, WIP, and finished goods
• Execute daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts; investigate and resolve variances
• Perform root cause analysis on inventory discrepancies and recommend corrective actions
• Ensure inventory movements are properly executed and documented

SAP & System Transactions

• Execute all inventory-related transactions in SAP (receipts, issues, transfers, adjustments)
• Ensure SAP data accuracy aligns with physical inventory
• Support inventory reconciliations between SAP and physical counts
• Partner with IT, Finance, and Supply Chain on SAP-related inventory improvements

Auditing & Compliance

• Support internal and external inventory audits
• Ensure compliance with company inventory control policies and SOX requirements (if applicable)
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and transaction accuracy

Warehouse & Cross-Functional Support

• Work closely with Warehouse, Production, Procurement, and QA teams to ensure material availability
• Support process improvements related to inventory flow, storage, and accuracy
• Train warehouse team members on proper inventory handling and SAP transaction best practices

Qualifications

Required

• 2+ years of inventory control experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Strong hands-on experience using SAP (inventory management, material movements)
• Proven experience with cycle counting and inventory auditing
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Preferred

• Experience in food manufacturing or regulated environments
• Understanding of FIFO/FEFO inventory practices