Lead Inventory Control Specialist - North Jackson, OH

Mom's Meals | A Purfoods Company; North Jackson (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mom's Meals | A Purfoods Company is hiring a Lead Inventory Control Specialist in North Jackson, OH. The role is hands-on, with about 50% inventory counting (FEFO, lot code tracking) and the rest spent investigating root causes and implementing permanent corrective actions with supervisory staff.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years in cycle counting or inventory coordination, plus Excel proficiency and lift certification within 30 days of start. Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years’ Cycle Count or Inventory Coordination experience required.
• Cross-functional team building or cross-functional meeting experience preferred.
• Effective cross-functional communication.
• Proficiency in Excel for clear spreadsheets and reports.
• Must obtain lift certification within 30 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Physically count items in inventory and use appropriate processes and forms.
• Build and use reports to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Reconcile and resolve any second inventory count records.
• Update ERP/WMS system with Count Results and related inventory data.
• Maintain and report KPIs around first-pass accuracy.
• Ensure Root Cause Report is filled out by Inventory Control Specialist.
• Manage team to maintain 100% inventory accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline product flow and system scans.
• Coordinate cross-functional corrective actions to address root causes.

Skills

Cycle Count

Inventory Coordination

Cross-functional communication

Excel proficiency

Lift certification

Team leadership

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Lead Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for inventory accuracy in the facility. This position is a hands-on position, and it’s estimated that approximately 50% of a typical day will be physically counting inventory, ensuring proper FEFO, Lot Code tracking, and assisting with operational issues. The remaining time will be spent researching root causes and/or working with Inventory Specialist reviewing their root cause findings and proposing and implementing permanent corrective actions to supervisory and management staff.

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Position Summary

The Lead Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for inventory accuracy in the facility. This position is a hands-on position, and it’s estimated that approximately 50% of a typical day will be physically counting inventory, ensuring proper FEFO, Lot Code tracking, and assisting with operational issues. The remaining time will be spent researching root causes and/or working with Inventory Specialist reviewing their root cause findings and proposing and implementing permanent corrective actions to supervisory and management staff.

Location

134 S Bailey Road, North Jackson, OH 44451

Schedule

Monday-Friday from 7:00am - 3:00pm

Offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check, where permitted by law.

Position Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To

• Physically count items in inventory using appropriate processes, and forms
• Build and use reports to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies
• Reconcile and resolve any second inventory count records
• Update ERP/WMS system with Count Results and other items that affect inventory integrity
• Maintain and report KPIs around first-pass accuracy
• Ensue that Root Cause Report is being filled out by Inventory Control Specialist
• Manage Team effectively to maintain goal of 100% inventory accuracy
• Actively drive continuous improvement initiatives that streamline and simplify the flow of product and associated system scans
• Proactively set up and drive cross-functional corrective actions plans to eliminate root causes identified and support the change process

Required Skills And Experience

• High school Diploma or GED
• 2+ years’ Cycle Count or Inventory Coordination experience
• Prior cross-functional team building experience, or prior cross-functional team meeting experience
• Effectively communicate cross-functionally in a collaborative manner
• Proficient in Excel and able to develop clear and concise spreadsheets and reports
• Must Obtain lift certification within 30 days of start

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Associate degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in a production environment
• Experience in a food production environment

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to use hands to feel, grab, or operate objects, tools, and controls while reaching with hands and arms
• Frequently required to stand, communicate, and listen
• Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Able to perform repetitive movements
• Able to work in variable temperatures (cold/hot)