What are the responsibilities and job description for the 3rd Shift Inventory Control Specialist position at Mom's Meals, a PurFoods Company?
Position Summary
The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for inventory accuracy in the facility.This position is a hands-on position, and it’s estimated that approximately 85% of a typical day will be physically counting inventory, ensuring proper FEFO, Lot code tracking, and assisting with operational inventory issues. The remaining time will be spent researching root causes of found inventory errors and working with other team members and functions to ensure proper procedures are followed.The schedule is Sunday-Thursday.
Position Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to
- Physically count items in inventory using appropriate processes, and forms
- Build and use reports to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies
- Maintain inventory accuracy and FEFO on pick line
- Actively drive continuous improvement initiatives that streamline and simplify the flow of product and system scans
- Identify and document root causes of inventory inaccuracies
- Update and maintain inventory quantities in ERP/WMS system when discrepancies are found
- Resolve Outbound order errors when they occur in the facility
- 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
- Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, keel or crouch
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Effectively communicate cross-functionally in a collaborative manner
- Proficient in Excel and able to develop clear and concise spreadsheets and reports
- Work in various temperature ranges from -10 to ambient
- Must obtain lift certification within 30 days of start
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Associate’s 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)
