Inventory Specialist - Bellingham Plant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Trident Seafoods is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to oversee inventory health across receiving, warehousing and shipping. You will monitor aging, ensure 3-way matches, and support timely data accuracy for efficient operations.

Join a safety-focused, values-driven team with opportunities for growth in Washington state. This full-time, on-site role offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of related experience
• Associate's degree in supply chain management, Business, or related field; or equivalent combinations of education and experience
• Experience monitoring performance inventory data
• Experience verifying aging of materials in receiving and shipping locations

Responsibilities

• Drives efficient processing times on all received material and continually improve processing time performance
• Verifies aging of material in receiving and shipping locations and ensures accuracy
• Ensures 3-way inventory match between external and internal systems
• Monitors accuracy of inventory data and EDI transmissions for on-time processing
• Collaborates with inventory control team to resolve errors and delays in order processing

Skills

Inventory monitoring

Data analysis

Aging verification

3-way inventory match

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree in supply chain management, Business, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, or related field

Tools

WM systems

EDI transmission

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.

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 3 rd 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
• Experience monitoring performance inventory data
• Experience verifying aging of materials in receiving and shipping locations
  

Preferred Education & Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, or related field; or equivalent combinations of education and years of experience
• 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
Work Authorizations
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
Additional Information
Stay connected with Trident Seafoods online at www.tridentseafoods.com and follow us on Facebook , X , Instagram , Pinterest , YouTube or LinkedIn
Trident 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.