Warehouse Associate III Inventory Lead

Westrock Coffee; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Westrock Coffee in Conway, AR is seeking an Inventory Lead to organize the warehouse and ensure materials flow to production and finished goods reach distribution without interruption.

You will lead a small team, operate ERP transactions, perform cycle counts, manage forklift tasks, and enforce safety and GMP standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of inventory control experience.
• Forklift certified with 1+ years of experience.
• Ability to follow instructions and follow safety regulations.
• Able to effectively communicate ideas (verbally and in writing), be a self-starter and handle difficult situations.
• Attention to detail while maintaining alertness, professionalism, and honesty.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• 2+ years leadership or management experience is preferred.
• Experience with Oracle's NetSuite ERP system.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret the production schedule and submit material requests via ERP to the distribution center.
• Conduct cycle counts of inventory as directed by supervisors.
• Organize and coordinate returns of packaging materials after production runs.
• Operate FIFO when pulling materials by lot number for traceability.
• Maintain organization of raw materials and finished goods in the warehouse.
• Receive purchase orders in ERP and process paperwork for Compliance and Accounting needs.
• Manage small transportation team and supervise them as needed.
• Communicate with manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain teams regarding non-conforming product and urgent matters.
• Execute inventory transactions in ERP.
• Operate a forklift safely and proficiently.
• Comply with safety and GMP requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle NetSuite ERP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Warehouse - Inventory Lead position is one that wears numerous hats at Westrock Coffee. This individual is responsible for maintaining the organization of our warehouse area. The main objectives for this function are to physically and systematically provide our production teams with the materials they need and our distribution team with the finished product they need uninterruptedly. The Inventory Lead provides tactical leadership to the team and ensures they properly operate equipment from a safety, quality, and efficient perspective. The Lead serves as the subject matter expert and is responsible for ensuring daily goals are met.
The Warehouse - Inventory Lead position reports to the Inventory Supervisor. This position will receive daily supervision and instruction from their Supervisor and the Director of Operations.

Job Duties:

• Interpret the production schedule and use that knowledge to calculate and submit material requests via an ERP system to our distribution center in order to have materials arrive at the manufacturing facility at an appropriate time.
• Conduct cycle counts of various inventory as directed by either the Inventory Supervisor or Director of Operations.
• Organize and coordinate returns of any leftover packaging materials after production runs are concluded.
• Use FIFO when pulling materials by "lot" number for traceability
• Maintain organization of raw materials and finished goods in the warehouse.
• Receive purchase orders in ERP system and processes paperwork associated with them to the expectations of Compliance and Accounting teams' needs.
• Manage small transportation team and instructs them of any unordinary tasks they need to complete. De facto supervisor of our small transportation fleet and warehouse team.
• Communicate with manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain management teams regularly regarding non-conforming product and other urgent matters.
• Execute inventory transactions in ERP system as needed.
• Operate a forklift in a safe and proficient manner.
• Perform all duties and actions in a safe manner and continuously monitor areas to ensure that safety procedures are being followed.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, standards, safety and GMP requirements.
• Assists in ensuring daily goals are met.
• Conducts daily team meetings with Operators and team members.
• Responsible for continuing education on all pieces of equipment when opportunities present themselves.
• Serves as backup to the Supervisor, communicating workload or changes to the floor personnel schedules and ensuring that all operations run smoothly.
• Takes an active role in the shift transition period to ensure smooth and efficient transition of shift personnel.
• Assists with breaks and lunches to ensure machines are running at peak performance for the full production shift.
• Willingness to work holidays occasionally due to production demands.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requisition Number

6900

Shift

Third

Qualification

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of inventory control experience
• Forklift certified with 1+ years of experience
• Ability to follow instructions and follow safety regulations
• Able to effectively communicate ideas (verbally and in writing), be a self-starter and handle difficult situations.
• Attention to detail while maintaining alertness, professionalism, and honesty
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications
• 2+ years leadership or management experience is preferred
• Experience with Oracle's NetSuite ERP system
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment

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