Inventory Lead: Materials & 3PL Liaison

ADM; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Physical wellness

Financial wellness

Mental and social wellness

Paid time off

Job summary

ADM is seeking an Inventory Lead AM in Fort Collins, CO to coordinate inventory movement, staging, and processing across main and contract manufacturing sites. You will partner with production planning and 3PLs to ensure timely deliveries and quality compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in a manufacturing environment, strong leadership, and proficiency with ERP systems. Physical requirements include lifting up to 55 lbs and prolonged standing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be a self-starter (highly motivated) who can work independently or as a part of a team.
• Assertive indirect/influence leadership qualities.
• Results driven and focused on quality.
• Project management mentality and ability to contribute in a cross functional collaborative environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation and PC skills required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory and oversee accurate and timely transactions of all inventory movement through the ERP system; this includes entering, picking, staging, shipping, and processing transfer orders; creating and processing of production batch tickets for internal production as well as production at contract manufacturers; entering, receiving, and process of transfer orders back to our warehouse.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional teams and work closely with contract manufacturers and 3PLs to achieve superior levels of performance in quality, delivery, cost management and service.
• Facilitate communication and alignment of contract manufactured items with CD&D, Finance and Operations.
• Ensure all goods produced through and information supplied by internal production teams as well as contract manufacturers and 3PLs meet quality/food safety requirements, as well as manufacturing process requirements.
• Ensures that all tactical elements of contract manufacturing are accurately and efficiently executed.
• Coordinates movement and storage of raw/packaging materials and finished goods between main warehouse, contract manufacturers, and third party warehouses with other key stakeholders to ensure that all quality/food safety, production, customer, and other needs are met.
• Reconciles inventory reported by contract manufactures/third party warehouses with inventory reflected in ERP system (addressing/escalating issues as they arise), as well as ensures all requirements of the in-house cycle count programs are met.
• Trains and develops material handler team using CCD tools and best practices.
• Coordinates and leads material handler team to make sure all responsibilities, duties, and expectations are being met.
• Ensures all recording keeping and document procedures/requirements within job function are followed in regards to handling, storing, and retention.
• Maintains a continuous improvement mentality, and fosters/encourages that mentality with the material handling team and others.
• Leads the development and execution of corporate, site, and departmental policies and procedures related to contract manufacturing and 3PLs.
• Personally abide by and enforce ethical practice in all dealings with contract manufacturers/3PLs.
• Develop and maintain documents pertaining to all contract manufacturing and 3PL functions
• Participates in Performance Excellence and supports different PE initiatives
• Ensure all safety protocols/procedures are being followed and all safety requirements within work area are being met
• Maintain authorization to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and powered pallet jacks
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Decision Making/Problem Solving

Managing Work

Negotiation

Team Leadership

Visionary Leadership

Tools

ERP system

Job description

ADM is seeking an Inventory Lead AM in Fort Collins, CO to coordinate inventory movement, staging, and processing across main and contract manufacturing sites. You will partner with production planning and 3PLs to ensure timely deliveries and quality compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in a manufacturing environment, strong leadership, and proficiency with ERP systems. Physical requirements include lifting up to 55 lbs and prolonged standing.