Inventory Coordinator - COR

Buffalo Rock Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Rock Company, a Birmingham-based Pepsi and Keurig Dr Pepper bottler with a long history, seeks an Inventory Coordinator to manage all aspects of inventory control, including receiving, shipping, and shrinkage accounting.

The role focuses on leading daily and end-of-month cycle counts, reconciling discrepancies, and ensuring accurate inventory records across finished and raw goods in a dynamic warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform inventory control and cycle counting with accuracy.
• Proficient in MS Office or reporting tools for analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy.
• Lead end-of-month cycle counts, supervise staff, and report findings.
• Reconcile discrepancies and adjust inventory accordingly.
• Research discrepancies using MS Office tools and reporting software.
• Record inventory transactions including rework and transfers.
• Verify BOLs and related inventory reports for accuracy.
• Ensure safety rules are followed.

Skills

Inventory control

Cycle counting

Data analysis

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Inventory Coordinator

Job Code: WHM - 402

Job Information

Reports To

Warehouse Manager

Work Schedule

Varies, Must be flexible

Amount of Travel Required

Up to 10%

Summary/Objective

Buffalo Rock is an award-winning Pepsi and Keurig Dr Pepper bottler founded in Birmingham, AL more than 125 years ago. Buffalo Rock manages the best alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage portfolio in the country, which includes several beloved global and regional brands.

The Inventory Coordinator is a key member of the Operations Team responsible for all aspects of inventory control; to include receiving, shipping, accounting for movement and shrinkage.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Must lead and manage daily cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy. Provide management detailed description and analysis of findings.
• Must lead and manage all EOM cycle counts which will be on a Saturday or a Sunday. (Will lead support personnel during this count). Must verify and confirm all counts and submit to accounting within the prescribed timeline.
• Must reconcile all discrepancies and adjust inventory accordingly.
• Must research all discrepancies and provide analysis through Microsoft Office tools or other reporting tools to Management.
• Calculate and record inventory transactions dealing with product rework.
• Research and count zero picks. Provide analysis through Microsoft Office tools or other reporting tools to Management. Adjust inventory as necessary.
• Research and count close/out of date product. Adjust inventory as necessary.
• Manage closed dated process weekly and report to Operations Management to ensure timely shipments of close dated product.
• Must complete a full cycle count of the warehouse for both finished and raw goods, once per month.
• Perform daily cycle counts of full and raw goods. Adjust inventory accordingly.
• Verify BOLs, inventory transaction reports and loading reports for accuracy.
• Verify BOLs against billings.
• Manage inventory transfers between warehouses to include RMA cycle counts into inventory, from division, and out of inventory if product is damaged.
• Resolve any inventory discrepancies with appropriate parties.
• Responsible for wearing all assigned safety equipment and observing safety rules.
• Required to complete other activities assigned by supervisor.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Must exhibit a high level of ethical and moral conduct while at work or in attendance of any off-site function during work hours or after work hours while representing the Buffalo Rock Company.
• Responsible for continuous self-improvement through the knowledge and use of all Buffalo Rock provided training, either web-based, in-house, or any other provided method. Must successfully complete assigned training curriculum, including but not limited to online and/or facilitated training.
• Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the Company from possible damage, theft, or other liabilities.
• Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the safety of employee- partners, self, customers, Buffalo Rock property, and customer property.
• Honor and follow through on all business commitments.
• Embody Buffalo Rock's Purpose of "Building brands through legendary service and remarkable people."
• Live Buffalo Rock's Core Values:
  • Committed to serving our communities.
  • Customer success drives our success.
  • Integrity matters.
  • Obsessed with continuous improvement.
  • We care for each other.
  • Win the day.

Competencies

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; making recommendations regarding changes in status.

Work Environment

Warehouse / Distribution: Work is performed in a warehouse environment with exposure to varying temperatures, loud noise, and moving equipment.

Physical Demands

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

• Stand: C
• Walk: C
• Sit: O
• Manually Manipulate: F
• Grasp: C
• Reach Outward: F
• Reach Above Shoulder: F
• Speak: C
• Climb: O
• Crawl: O
• Squat or Kneel: F
• Bend: F

Lift/Carry

• 10 lbs. or less: C
• 11-20 lbs.: C
• 21-50 lbs.: F
• 51-100 lbs.: O
• Over 100 lbs.: O

Push/Pull

• 12 lbs. or less: C
• 13-25 lbs.: C
• 26-40 lbs.: F
• 41-100 lbs.: C

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate); Required
• Prior Warehouse experience; Required
• Prior Management experience; Preferred
• Must be able to be forklift certified.
• Prior Warehouse experience; Required
• Prior Management experience; Preferred
• Certifications & Licenses: Must be able to be forklift certified.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic makeup, status as a protected veteran, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

Purpose of Job Description

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

I have reviewed this job description, and I can perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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