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Position Title: Inventory Control Specialist
Reports to: Maintenance and Facilities Manager
Department: Maintenance
Classification: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Pay: $20-$27
The Company: Corto Olive is a nationally recognized, family-owned company known for producing and delivering the freshest, highest quality Olive Oil products to chefs and home chefs. If you take pride in the quality of your work and prefer working on a team of talented individuals who share your passion for excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity! This is a seasonal position located on-site at our Lodi Facility.
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Inventory Control Specialist to join our team. As an Inventory Control Specialist, you will play a vital role in managing and optimizing our inventory levels and ensuring the efficient operation of our organization. You will also be responsible for utilizing FIIX, our maintenance and asset management software, to track and manage inventory-related data.
This position will be primarily responsible for:
- Maintain accurate records of all inventory items, including quantities, locations, and item details.
- Conduct regular physical inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.
- Ensure the availability of essential items to support production and operations.
- Monitor and analyze inventory levels to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Utilize FIIX software to track inventory movements, issue purchase orders, and manage stock levels.
- Input data into FIIX, including item descriptions, quantities, and reorder points.
- Generate reports and analytics within FIIX to support inventory decision-making.
- Oversee the receiving process for new inventory items.
- Inspect incoming items for quality and accuracy, reporting any discrepancies or issues.
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to resolve any delivery issues.
- Implement inventory control best practices to reduce carrying costs while ensuring adequate stock levels.
- Collaborate with other departments to forecast inventory needs and plan for demand fluctuations.
- Identify slow-moving or obsolete inventory and recommend action plans.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date inventory documentation, including records of purchases, returns, and adjustments.
- Generate and share regular reports on inventory performance and trends.
- Issue parts for WO and return to stock any unused items, order restock to inventory as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- At least 3 years as an inventory clerk or similar role.
- Proficient Computer Skills.
- Extensive experience in WMS,CRM, ERP & operational software.
- Proficiency in basic math and grammar skills.
- Ability to work independently and within the team.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be willing to travel between operational sites and spend time in the production environment when necessary.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work overtime hours when required, particularly during harvest.
- Must be able to bend, squat, lift, push, and crouch repeatedly.
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time as required by job duties.
- Must always wear correct personal protective equipment.
Work Environment:
- The usual schedule is Monday through Friday 7am-3:30pm. However, this position requires you to work longer hours including the weekends during the duration of harvest . The harvest season is about five weeks long however the length of the harvest season varies each year.
- The job is performed under occasional temperature variations.
- Availability to work up to 6 days a week during the harvest season (begins around mid-October and ends around late December).
Experience
Required- 1 year(s): Forklift
- 3 year(s): Inventory Systems
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- Forklift Certification
Behaviors
Preferred- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Salary : $20 - $27