What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Specialist position at Oats Overnight?
A Little About Us
Oats Overnight is changing the way people eat breakfast, and since launching in 2016, our high protein spoon-free oatmeal has been enjoyed by over 1,000,000 customers. We are scaling quickly in both direct-to-consumer and retail with the goal of becoming a household brand. We have end-to-end control of all phases of the business, producing and fulfilling the product in-house, which is extremely rare for companies our size. This allows us to create new flavors and products quickly and is a tremendous advantage for our brand – we’re able to give customers a behind-the-scenes look at what we do, highlighting our people and process in content. Being vertically integrated also enables us to incorporate customers directly in the development process.
Oats Overnight is changing the way people eat breakfast, and since launching in 2016, our high protein spoon-free oatmeal has been enjoyed by over 1,000,000 customers. We are scaling quickly in both direct-to-consumer and retail with the goal of becoming a household brand. We have end-to-end control of all phases of the business, producing and fulfilling the product in-house, which is extremely rare for companies our size. This allows us to create new flavors and products quickly and is a tremendous advantage for our brand – we’re able to give customers a behind-the-scenes look at what we do, highlighting our people and process in content. Being vertically integrated also enables us to incorporate customers directly in the development process.
A Little About How We Do Things
Starting with our founder/CEO and extending to multiple teams across all departments, many of us come from non-traditional backgrounds. This is a superpower – we are not stuck in traditional industry patterns, but instead leverage extreme rationality and first principles thinking to solve problems and find new opportunities. This is a special place to work, and our team is what makes it that way; this is why every employee is also an owner. As such, there is a high level of expectation for all team members.
Starting with our founder/CEO and extending to multiple teams across all departments, many of us come from non-traditional backgrounds. This is a superpower – we are not stuck in traditional industry patterns, but instead leverage extreme rationality and first principles thinking to solve problems and find new opportunities. This is a special place to work, and our team is what makes it that way; this is why every employee is also an owner. As such, there is a high level of expectation for all team members.
What We’re Looking For
- Someone that can partner and influence at all different levels.
- Not afraid to get out into a manufacturing operations environment to work shoulder-to-shoulder with plant leadership to resolve problems and challenges.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and navigate in a fast-moving environment.
- Expectations will be clearly set, but an ambitious approach to the work is key.
- Ability to artfully convey even subtle or complex messages clearly, as appropriate for the topic and audience.
- A relentless drive to get things done.
- Curious and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Enjoys working in a highly collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Flexible, willing, and quick to learn new processes, new technology, and new ways of thinking.
What’s The Job?
The inventory specialist ensures accuracy of inventory within the warehouse and within our software systems. You will be the main point of contact for warehouse operations when inventory problems arise. You will also assist the warehouse team with receiving materials and putting materials in proper locations within the facility.
What You’ll Be Doing, Stop Scanning and Read This Part
The inventory specialist ensures accuracy of inventory within the warehouse and within our software systems. You will be the main point of contact for warehouse operations when inventory problems arise. You will also assist the warehouse team with receiving materials and putting materials in proper locations within the facility.
What You’ll Be Doing, Stop Scanning and Read This Part
- Receive and process incoming stock and materials which include raw ingredients and finished goods for a food manufacturing plant. Ensure proper labeling of materials before they are put away.
- Process partial ingredient returns to be put back in stock.
- Record and track inventory transactions through Fishbowl WMS.
- Assist with maintaining the inventory management system
- Maintain accurate inventory records; research overages and shortages, reconcile discrepancies
- Assist with conducting regular physical inventory counts
- Assist with cycle counting and inventory audits
- Communicate with other departments to ensure that inventory needs are met
- Other duties as assigned
What You’ve Done and Who You Are
- High school diploma or GED; recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Minimum 1- 3 years of experience in inventory or related field
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
- Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to multitask
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to become certified on forklift and scissor lift equipment.
- Strong communication skills, written and verbal
- Have a commitment to safety and safe workplace practices, comply with safety standards
- Experience and desire to support a culture built on collaboration, sharing of ideas and celebration of successes as well as drive for positive outcomes with cross-functional teams.
Why You Might Like Working Here
- This is going to be fun.
- Casual, friendly culture. We’re serious about what we do but we don’t take ourselves too seriously.
- We are a fast-growing company, and you will have stock options.
- High growth potential with opportunities to expand
- Free oatmeal. It’s very good!
Why You Might Not Like Working Here
- It’s not a cushy job, the bar is high
- We are growing quickly and have a fast-paced work environment.
Physical Demands
- Speaking: Constantly (investigates, collaborating with multiple department’s, status updates via Slack instant message, keeping key partners informed of daily progress of material request)
- Standing and walking: Constantly standing and walking in warehouse
- Bending/Squatting: Constantly (picking up product, moving product)
- Lifting: Frequent- Lift 40 lbs. or less (full cases of product)
- Able to be certified on manual and powered pallet jacks or forklifts
- Ability to work in a warehouse environment that contains allergens and where temperatures vary with the seasons
The Perks
- Full Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
- Monday - Friday Schedule although some weekends and holidays may be required
- Weekly Pay
- Stock options, every employee is an owner
- Free, delicious oatmeal
And last but never least….
We value people who roll up their sleeves and support their fellow team members. We embrace diversity and encourage equal opportunity every chance we get, and we look forward to learning from people whose backgrounds, skills, and perspectives challenge and enrich our own.
Oats Overnight provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Oats Overnight complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
We value people who roll up their sleeves and support their fellow team members. We embrace diversity and encourage equal opportunity every chance we get, and we look forward to learning from people whose backgrounds, skills, and perspectives challenge and enrich our own.
Oats Overnight provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Oats Overnight complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
