Plant Inventory Control Associate

Niagara Bottling; City of Johnstown (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, including virtual care

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account with company (H

Job summary

Niagara Bottling is seeking a Plant Inventory Control Associate to maintain daily, weekly, and monthly inventory levels within the WMS while ensuring proper rotation and storage. You will work with ERP systems to manage inbound/outbound activities and support cycle counts.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with 2+ years in manufacturing. The role involves coordinating receipts, transfers, RMAs, and ensuring inventory integrity in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment with ERP/inventory control.
• Familiar with FIFO and cycle count procedures.
• Ability to work with multiple teams and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate ERP to manage inbound and outbound inventory activities.
• Create purchase orders for pallets and materials.
• Process recycle and destruction loads.
• Maintain accuracy of finished goods, raw materials and components.
• Perform daily inventory audits and cycle counts.
• Coordinate inbound receipts, transfers and RMAs with partners.

Skills

ERP systems

Inventory control

Cycle counting

FIFO

Interdepartmental coordination

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

Oracle ERP

WMS

Agile

Job description

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water. Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact. Develop lasting relationships with great people. Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Plant Inventory Control Associate

The team member in this position accurately maintains daily, weekly and monthly inventory levels in the WMS while maintaining proper inventory rotation and storage.

Essential Functions

• Navigates through an advanced ERP System in order to successfully execute all daily aspects of the “Inbound & Outbound” inventory operations.
• Creates purchase orders (pallets, airgas etc.)
• Processes all recycle and destruction loads
• Ensures all finished goods, raw materials and sub-assembly components are maintained as per established guidelines and procedures.
• Processes all non-conforming material in Agile
• Coordinates with all involved parties to ensure accurate inbound receipts, intercompany transfers, and RMA’s.
• Responsible for verifying true time inventory transaction records in the company’s ERP system.
• Completes Oracle transaction activities from Receiving into Inventory, WIP, or Non-Conforming inventories.
• Responsible for the integrity and accuracy of all inventories by performing daily audits and maintaining a comprehensive Cycle Count program.
• Completes Oracle transaction activities associated with material movements.
• Responsible for the integrity, accuracy and control of all in house materials.
• Compiles records by SKU, quantities, Sub-Inventories, and validate EBS Oracle inventories against physical counts to investigate and adjust errors in computation or count and reports reasons for discrepancies.
• Maintains and compute inventory balance by running and preparing reports of inventory balances, shortages and discrepancies.
• Organizes warehouse for efficient storage and material distribution per supervisor instructions.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels through daily, monthly cycle counts and annual year-end physical inventories.
• Assists in maintaining accurate inventory reports by sub organizations, RMA’s, HFI’s, and WIP.
• Expired inventory disposition identification (SLOB).
• Maintains product rotation and storage disciplines (FIFO).
• Interacts and maintains positive relationships with all levels of leadership.
• Accomplishes special projects and other assignments/duties as required by management.
• Compliant to all safety rules and regulations, GMP’s and all Niagara policies and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains high standards for quality, housekeeping and productivity.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 2 Years – Experience in Position
  • 0 Years – Experience managing people/projects
  • *experience may include a combination of work experience and education
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 4 Years – Experience working in Position
  • 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
  • *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success: Lead Like an Owner Makes safety the number one priority Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers InnovACT Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances Increases performance through greater efficiency Find a Way Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions Seeks solutions rather than placing blame Empowered to be Great Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across Communicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED Preferred: Associate's Degree

Certification/License

Required: N/A Preferred: Forklift certification

Foreign Language

Required: Minimum Professional Proficiency Preferred: Full Professional Proficiency

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Hourly $21.91 - $29.03 / Hourly

Benefits

• Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:
• Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.
• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• And more!

Los Angeles County applicants only

Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC.

Employment agency policy

Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees. Niagara Bottling, LLC has been family owned and operated since 1963.

About Niagara

Niagara is a leading bottled water manufacturer in the U.S., supplying major retailers across the nation. With incredible growth over the past several years, the career possibilities at Niagara are endless! Niagara’s culture is fast-paced, innovative and intensely collaborative. Our Team Members are passionate, driven and always find a way to get the job done. We work hard and play hard while staying true to our family atmosphere. From competitive benefits and retirement options to educational reimbursements, ongoing training courses and exciting career advancement opportunities, at Niagara we truly take care of our Team Members. We hope that you consider joining our Niagara family!

Niagara Bottling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.