Inventory Specialist

Maker’s Pride, LLC; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Maker’s Pride, LLC is seeking an Inventory Control professional to maintain accuracy of ingredients, packaging, WIP and finished goods in Michigan City. You will lead cycle counts, reconcile production orders, and identify root causes of discrepancies.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree (or 1–2 years related experience) and proven ability to train others in cycle counting. This on-site role requires collaboration across departments and proactive problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or 1–2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy of all inventory (ingredients, packaging, WIP, finished goods) in Michigan City across MB1, MB2 and storage trailers.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and update perpetual inventory.
• Reconcile production orders for accurate finished goods production and material consumption.
• Identify root causes of inventory discrepancies and work cross-functionally to resolve.
• Provide backup support in tracking and maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Assist with ensuring accuracy of cycle count transactions.
• Attend drumbeats to discuss Inventory Control issues caused by other departments not following correct processes.
• May include additional duties assigned by Manager.

Skills

Cycle counting

Inventory control

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

1–2 years related experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Responsible for maintaining accuracy of all inventory (ingredients, packaging, WIP, finished goods) in Michigan City in MB1, MB2 and storage trailers. Identify root causes of inventory discrepancies and work cross functionally to resolve. Proactively work to prevent unnecessary aging of materials to prevent loss. Lead by example, train material handlers on cycle counting effectively and educate on the importance of inventory accuracy. Conduct regular cycle counts and update perpetual inventory. Reconcile production orders for accurate Finished good production and material consumption.

Schedule

1st Shift: Monday - Friday from 6:00am - 2:00pm.

Job Duties:

• Point person for day-to-day inventory issues supporting assigned shift.
• Perform daily cycle counting as assigned and enter cycle count corrections as directed.
• Root cause analysis of inventory discrepancies, look for solutions to recurring problems.
• Account for all production usages for each production run, check for variances/errors during reconciliation.
• Respond to count requests from various departments promptly depending on priority.
• Resolve blocked quants in a timely manner.
• Attend drumbeats to discuss any Inventory Control issues that are being caused by other departments not following correct processes.
• Investigate and resolve any negative quantities showing in all systems.
• Conduct 3PL warehouse reconciliation on a weekly basis (if applicable).
• Provide backup support in tracking and maintaining inventory accuracy for cycle count and HTL (High Traffic Location) accuracy.
• Provide backup support in completing daily/weekly reporting when other personnel are absent.
• Assist with ensuring accuracy of cycle count transactions.
• Provide backup support for execution of dispositions after material(s) have been physically removed from warehouse, removing material from SAP. May have to produce AoD(Affidavit of Destruction).
• Provide backup support to monitor HTL (High Traffic Location) areas and send out daily emails to departments that need to follow up on pallets sitting longer than 24 hours.
• Provide backup support in performing CHEP/PECO weekly/monthly reconciliation.
• Provide backup support in performing KANBAN, TANK and MISC reconciliation.
• Attend drumbeats to discuss any Inventory Control issues that are being caused by other departments not following correct processes.
• May include additional duties assigned by Manager.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university preferred or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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