What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Control Analyst position at J & J Snack Foods?
As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Inventory Control Analyst will be responsible for oversite and reporting on inventory across all WMS sites to ensure accuracy and stability of the ERP data. Utilizing reports, cycle counters, distribution staff, and themselves to meet KPIs and standards for J&J facilities. This could include anything from site visits and training to developing better practices and habits of staff to push J&J standards. The role falls under the operations department as an internal auditor for J&J.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Reporting on daily numbers for WMS sites
- Cuts
- Cycle Counts
- Bad Data (LPNs / Lots / Item Codes / etc)
- Report bad Item data or data updates to RPM team
Cycle Counts
- Issuing to site counters, ensure meeting standard to reach KPI goals for the quarter
- Going to count / verify as needed at the sites (travel to be discussed as needed)
- Reviewing for accuracy and reconciling issues
- Reclassing inventory as needed for correction at sites
- Addressing common mistakes and grow policy to further accuracy
Training
- Teaching policy and process to new employees on best practices
- Re-training as needed
- Acquisitions / Implementations - Help train and review new sites coming onto JDE
Audits / YEI Oversite
- Build game plan for audits to address possible issues and ensure smooth and accurate completion of audits
- Review and recount as necessary
- Audits of our 3PL groups to be arranged with multiple team members to assess data coming from them/EDI for validation
COMPETENCIES:
- To perform this job successfully, the Inventory Control Analyst must be self-motivated, able to problem solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Must be a self-starter and be able to accomplish a versatile and evolving workload.
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
- Innovative, problem solver, flexible, and able to juggle multiple priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills; must work well with management, peers, contractors and employees.
- Must be able to work independently under general direction, have a high degree of attention to detail, and be trusted to enable on-time delivery of results for multiple projects within a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to utilize a variety of software programs to monitor, update, and produce work products by applying knowledge of computer literacy.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite
- JDE/Oracle a plus
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School – GED or Diploma required
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- 3 years in related experience and/or training
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Travel requirements 50% to plant locations.
Disclaimer:
This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
EEO Statement:
J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Terrell, TX 75160 (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000