Inventory Reconciliation Specialist — Food Manufacturing

Reser; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with discretionary match

Paid time off

Company holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Reser’s Fine Foods – MSB Plant is seeking a Specialist for inventory reconciliation within the M3 ERP system. The role emphasizes identifying, analyzing and resolving discrepancies driven by production transactions and process deviations.

You will collaborate with Inventory and Operations to ensure accuracy of material usage and movements. You will reconcile manufacturing inventory and open production orders, investigate root causes, and support month-end close.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills and data review abilities required.
• Proficient in interpreting production reports and inventory usage.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus, good written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile inventory discrepancies in M3 related to manufacturing, production reporting, and material consumption.
• Analyze and correct production variances including yields, scrap, rework, issuing, and backflush errors.
• Investigate root causes by reviewing production orders, BOMs, and transactions.
• Partner with Production, DC Warehouse Inventory, and Receiving Warehouse to resolve discrepancies and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Ensure accurate processing of production-related inventory transactions in M3.
• Support end-of-production-day inventory close by reconciling inventory and open production orders.
• Identify process gaps or system issues and recommend corrective actions to Leadership.
• Maintain reconciliation documentation to support audits and internal controls.
• Monitor variance trends and escalate recurring issues to Operations and Business Process teams.
• Support month-end inventory close by reconciling manufacturing inventory and open production orders.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

10-key

Analytical thinking

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Some college or Technical Training/Certificate

Tools

ERP M3

Job description

Reser’s Fine Foods – MSB Plant is seeking a Specialist for inventory reconciliation within the M3 ERP system. The role emphasizes identifying, analyzing and resolving discrepancies driven by production transactions and process deviations.

You will collaborate with Inventory and Operations to ensure accuracy of material usage and movements. You will reconcile manufacturing inventory and open production orders, investigate root causes, and support month-end close.