Plant Inventory Control Associate

Niagara Bottling; Elko New Market (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holiday leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Niagara Bottling in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Plant Inventory Control Associate to manage daily to monthly inventory levels within the WMS, executing inbound and outbound processes and maintaining strict accuracy.

The role emphasizes ERP proficiency, cycle counting, and adherence to FIFO, GMP, and safety standards, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years in an inventory/position role.
• Experience with ERP systems and Oracle transactions.
• High school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly inventory levels in the WMS.
• Create purchase orders and manage inbound/outbound inventory tasks.
• Perform cycle counts and investigate/adjust discrepancies.
• Ensure FIFO storage and maintain inventory integrity across sites.

Skills

Inventory control

ERP navigation

WMS experience

Cycle counting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

Oracle

Agile

ERP System

WMS

Job description

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.
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

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

$22.45 - $29.75 / Hourly

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

• 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!

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

• *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.

Niagara Plant Name

MINNEAPOLIS