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)
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