Inventory Specialist - Bellingham Plant

Trident-Seafood; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Trident Seafoods in Washington state is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to monitor and improve inventory processes across receiving, warehousing, and shipping. This role emphasizes accuracy, timely processing, and maintaining a 3-way match between systems.

You will work in a wet, cold seafood environment with safety training. A minimum of three years’ related experience and an associate’s degree in supply chain or related field are required, with a bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of related experience.
• Associate's degree in supply chain, business, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field; or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Drives efficient processing times on all received material and improves processing time.
• Verifies aging of material in receiving and shipping locations ensuring accuracy.
• Ensures 3-way inventory match between external and internal systems.
• Monitors inventory data accuracy and EDI transmissions for on-time processing.
• Collaborates with inventory control team to resolve errors and delays in order processing.
• Assists with quality assurance holds/releases and safety training compliance.
• Partners with 3rd party locations to maintain accuracy in chilled and frozen warehousing.

Skills

Inventory control

Data monitoring

Critical thinking

Perishables handling

Education

Associate's degree in supply chain

BA/BS preferred in supply chain

Tools

WM systems

Job description

Overview

Trident Seafoods is North America’s largest vertically integrated seafood company—partnering with fishermen, employees, and communities to responsibly harvest, process, and share wild Alaska seafood with the world. With deep roots in Alaska and operating across the globe, Trident is a privately held company headquartered in Seattle, committed to nourishing the world while upholding the highest standards for safety, sustainability, and excellence.

At Trident Seafoods, we work together for something bigger than ourselves. From nourishing the world with the best protein on earth to protecting our oceans, serving our fishermen, and supporting communities in Alaska and beyond, here, you’ll find a values-driven culture where your growth matters, your work has purpose and your contributions are recognized and appreciated—because at Trident, we believe meaningful work connects us all.

Responsibilities

Summary:

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for monitoring the overall process and health of inventory processes. This position will be a key player in continuously improving the efficiency and accuracy of existing inventory processes.

Essential Functions:

• Drives efficient processing times on all received material and continually improve the processing time performance.


• Verifies aging of material in receiving and shipping locations and ensure accuracy of these materials.


• Eliminates errors that can impact performance against quality, budget and efficiency of department.


• Ensure 3-way inventory match between external and inventory systems


• Monitors accuracy of inventory data as well as EDI transmission for on time processing.


• Collaborates with Inventory control team to resolve errors and delays in order processing.


• Assist FSQA in processing system holds/releases with appropriate Quality Assurance approvals.


• Collaborates with 3rd party location to ensure inventory accuracy in chilled and frozen warehousing.


• Acquires knowledge of Trident’s Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training programs and performing designated work activities in accordance with training and procedures/work instructions.


• Notifies designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and/or safety trainings.

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full-time employees, the initial paid time off benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience. Commuter and transit programs are also available.

Qualifications

Travel/On-Call Requirements: not required for this position

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years of related experience


• Associate's degree in supply chain management, Business, or related field; or equivalent combinations of education and years of experience

Preferred Education & Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, or related field; or equivalent combinations of education and years of experience


• Experience monitoring performance inventory data


• Experience verifying aging of materials in receiving and shipping locations


• Experience with WM systems


• Experience with perishable products

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledges

• Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.

Skills

• Ability to count by multiples 2s and 3s to place correct number of items into packages.

Abilities

• Ability to interpret simple written instructions and follow established procedures.


• Ability to work independently and collaborate with coworkers.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet, humid and cold conditions, and moving mechanical parts

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. May be required to distinguish shades of color to identify abnormalities and/or defects in food products.

Work Ability Requirements:

Employees regularly bend or lean at waist level. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or grasp packages and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.

The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel and crouch

The employee lifts and carries objects up to 5 lbs regularly and up to 25 lbs occasionally

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, including F-1 STEM-OPT authorization.

Stay connected with Trident Seafoods online at www.tridentseafoods.comand follow us onFacebook,X,Instagram,Pinterest,YouTubeorLinkedInTrident Seafoods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries have adopted a drug-free workplace policy. Working under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol is not permitted.Employment with Trident Seafoods is contingent upon the candidate maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment, with or without immigration sponsorship by the company.

Pay Range

USD $22.12 - USD $26.44 /Hr.