Inventory Leader, 2nd shift

Perfetti Van Melle; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO package

13 paid holidays

401k with company match

Annual bonus potential

Maternity/Paternity leave

Education support

Candy allowance

Job summary

Perfetti Van Melle is seeking an Inventory Leader for the 2nd shift to lead inventory control and SAP-based processes. You will educate floor personnel on Business Processes, manage cycle counts, and ensure accurate inventory in staging areas while maintaining GMP standards.

The role requires strong SAP experience and the ability to work within a team-based environment. You will collaborate across materials management, prepare material requisitions, and assist in material disposition notices.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Strong SAP experience, especially in Shop floor and IM/WM.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Inventory experience preferred.
• Good analytical and math skills, with attention to procedure.

Responsibilities

• Perform cycle counts and reconciliations per production schedules.
• Oversee SAP storage location staging areas and related processes.
• Support material handling from buffer to staging and back.
• Auditing responsibilities for documentation, procedures and processes.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and GMP standards in staging and storage areas.
• Back-up to Receiving Specialists and assist in material disposition.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Analytical and math skills

Initiative

Training/back-up ability

MS Office

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Inventory Leader, 2nd shift

Location: Loves Park, IL, US, 61111

OVERVIEW

Perfetti Van Melle (makers of Mentos, Airheads, Dentyne, Trident and Bubblicious!) is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum with global brands that are being enjoyed in more than 150 countries worldwide. We’re currently seeking a passionate and enthusiasticInventory Leaderto join our growing team.

12 Hour Continental – Rotating schedule for entire year - Work HALF the YEAR!

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Inventory Leader is required to practice all safety and good manufacturing rules and procedures. This role is expected to be an expert on the Catalyst Business Processes, and a support resource for the plant for SAP transactions and system flow. A primary function of this role is to be an educator out on the floor, showing internal customers how to execute Business Processes (Shop floor and/or IM/WM) and SAP system transactions. This role is responsible for completing Cycle Counts and Consumption Location reconciliations to the frequency required. This role is also responsible for the staging and back staging processes (from Buffer to staging area, and vice versa). Additional responsibilities include:

• Oversees organized SAP storage location staging areas.
• Perform cycle counts relative to production schedules.
• Auditor and clerical duties.
• Maintains inventory documentation and ongoing inventory accuracy tracking as required.
• Maintains GMP standards for staging and storage areas.
• Acts as back-up to Receiving Specialists.
• Position maybe to process export documentation.
• Prepare material requisitions and material credits and assists in preparing Material Disposition Notices (MDN).
• Will initiate and/or respond to incidents in Rockford CMS system, assuring root cause conclusions and implementing corrective actions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and be able to work in a team-based environment.
• Represent Materials Management in meetings as necessary.
• Auditing responsibilities include performing routine audits of documentation, procedures and processes, and providing formal feedback to appropriate leaders.
• Accountable to department KPI’s and expectations.
• Goals and objectives will be set for this position.
• Performance will be measured through goals and objectives accomplishments; mid-year and annual performance evaluations will be completed.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Willing and able to work in a team-based environment
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good analytical and math skills
• Very disciplined in following and enforcing detailed procedures
• Able to routinely work on several tasks at once
• Moderate to heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) required
• Able to train back up
• Able to learn and utilize MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong initiative
• Previous Inventory experience preferred.
• Able to work variable hours as required.
• Internal auditor training completed within 6 months.
• Strong SAP experience preferred in the areas of Shop floor and/or IM/WM.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Perfetti Van Melle, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, where all individuals, regardless of background or identity, are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to the sweet success of our candy-loving community. Additionally, we have a core value ofCare For Our Peopleand we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being including:

• PTO package including vacation, sick, personal, and pay it forward time off
• 13 paid holidays
• 401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country
• Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases
• 20 weeks Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave options
• Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement
• Tuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, etc.)
• Modest monthly candy allotment (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)

The anticipated target range for this role is: $22 - $30 per hour.

Perfetti Van Melle considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary.

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Perfetti Van Melle, USA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.