Plant Inventory Control Associate - Kitting

Niagara Bottling; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Niagara Bottling in Temple, Texas, is seeking a Plant Inventory Control Associate to maintain accurate inventory levels in the Warehouse Management System (WMS). The role involves executing inbound and outbound inventory operations, performing audits, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies.

Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and strong skills in inventory management and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a related position.
• Experience managing people/projects is not required but preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory levels in the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Execute inbound and outbound inventory operations.
• Perform daily audits and maintain a comprehensive cycle-count program.

Skills

Inventory management

ERP system navigation

Attention to detail

Job description

About the Role

Plant Inventory Control Associate – Kitting – responsible for maintaining accurate inventory levels in the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and ensuring proper inventory rotation, storage, and compliance with Niagara policies.

Essential Functions

• Navigate an advanced ERP system to execute inbound and outbound inventory operations.
• Create purchase orders for pallets, airgas, and other materials.
• Process recycle, destruction loads, and non-conforming material in Agile.
• Coordinate inbound receipts, intercompany transfers, and RMAs with all involved parties.
• Verify true-time inventory transaction records in the ERP system.
• Complete Oracle transaction activities from receiving into inventory, WIP, or non-conforming inventories.
• Perform daily audits and maintain a comprehensive cycle-count program to ensure inventory integrity.
• Compile records by SKU, quantity, and sub-inventories; validate Oracle inventories against physical counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare reports of inventory balances, shortages and discrepancies.
• Organize warehouse for efficient storage and material distribution according to supervisor instructions.
• Maintain inventory count through daily, monthly cycle counts and annual year-end physical inventories.
• Assist in maintaining accurate reports by sub-organizations, RMAs, HFI’s, and WIP.
• Identify expired inventory (SLOB) and dispose of it per guidelines.
• Maintain product rotation and storage disciplines (FIFO).
• Interact positively with all leadership levels and serve as a reliable point of contact on special projects.
• Adhere to all safety rules, GMPs, and Niagara policies.
• Maintain high standards for quality, housekeeping and productivity.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a related position.
• 0 years of experience managing people/projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 4 years of experience in a related position.
• 2 years of experience managing people/projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

Competencies

• 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 and responds promptly to customer and internal commitments.
• Demonstrates adaptability and continuous improvement, seeking solutions and enhancing performance.
• Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across the organization.
• Seeks growth and development opportunities for self-improvement.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation.
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
• Medical (including virtual care), Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Expanded mental well-being benefits, including free counseling.
• Family building benefits with fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support.
• Income protection: life, AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness, accident plan.
• Special discount programs (pet plans, legal services, car rental, airport parking, etc.).
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

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 or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to its recruiting, hiring and promoting practices.