Inventory Coordinator and Analyst.

WIXON INC; Saint Francis (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Educational Assistance

401(k)

Profit Sharing

Sponsored Employee Events

Paid Vacation

Paid Personal Days

Paid Holidays

Job summary

WIXON INC in Saint Francis, WI is seeking an Inventory Coordinator and Analyst to manage inventory levels across various categories including ingredients and finished goods. The role requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, with a focus on optimizing operational efficiency.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in supply chain or engineering and be detail-oriented with effective communication skills. Wixon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a vibrant onsite cafeteria.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or engineering preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis) required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities needed.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills crucial.
• Effective communication skills in a manufacturing environment essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels of ingredients and packaging materials.
• Develop theoretical inventory targets based on sales demands.
• Track specific inventory categories and identify deviations.
• Implement actions to eliminate root causes of inventory gaps.
• Develop and maintain Excel-based reporting tools for inventory.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical abilities

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Are you a results oriented, self-motivated individual interested in a position that can make a difference within a well-respected company? Wixon is a growing and progressive manufacturer of custom seasoning blends and flavor systems. Located in St. Francis, WI, we have been blending innovation with a passion for service since 1907. We are always looking for talented individuals seeking to build a career and join the Wixon family. Wixon has an immediate opening for Inventory Coordinator and Analyst in our Supply Chain Department.

This role is responsible for management of inventory levels of ingredients, packaging materials, work in progress, finished goods, and aging inventory to achieve optimum operational efficiency and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the appropriate theoretical inventory targets for Wixon’s sales demands.
• Define gaps between theoretical targets and actual inventory.
• Develop plans to eliminate the gaps identified.
• Track specific inventory categories (ingredients, packaging materials, WIP, finished goods, stocking agreements, aged inventory) and identify deviations from targets and their root causes.
• Implement actions to eliminate root causes and restore target performance.
• Develop and maintain Excel-based reporting tools and dashboards and routinely report on inventory performance.
• Automate manual reporting processes where possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or engineering preferred, but will consider related Supply Chain experience with emphasis on working capital management
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis) and ERP system experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Effective communication skills with experience in a manufacturing environment

Wixon offers much to its employees, including an onsite cafeteria with an employee meal plan, as well as many other competitive benefits which include Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Educational Assistance, 401(k), Profit Sharing, Sponsored Employee Events, Paid Vacation, Paid Personal Days and Paid Holidays. Our corporate campus in St. Francis, WI is close to both the Milwaukee airport and the restaurants, museums, theaters, galleries, and shopping in downtown Milwaukee.

It is Wixon’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, or physical disability.