Supervisor, Inventory Control

Job Location: Edgerton, KS

Summary:

The Supervisor, Inventory Controls – Kansas is responsible for creating and maintaining inventory management and controls executing the policies and procedures to ensure inventory accuracy, completeness and timeliness for salty snacks – Kansas manufacturing locations. This position will oversee inventory controls for all the facilities in the Kansas Hub as they work alongside the people and processes in these areas of the plants.

In addition, the Supervisor, Inventory Controls:

• Implement inventory controls in KS hub plants complying to the inventory policy and procedures.
• Coordinates cycle counting tasks and ensure tasks are completed as required or requested to verify inventory accuracy.
• Review and/or Prepare SOX controls documentation (Daily/Monthly/Quarterly/Annually) of inventory specialists.
• Oversee and manage performance and operations of the inventory specialists in the hub.
• Assist the plant controller in any internal or external inventory audit process.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies
• Assist the plant controller in any internal or external inventory audit process.
• Ensure warehouse space is utilized effectively along with maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Monitor any inventory that is close to shelf life to prevent inventories from aging and tracks and reports monthly aged inventory.
• Manage the transition process from one revision to the next, minimizing waste.
• Manage movement of product locations to maintain the most efficient locations.
• Monitor Review and manage that all appropriate inventory transactions are being processed in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Understand and apply global planning processes
• Review the documentation and management processing of waste by the specialists.
• Oversee the performance of root cause analysis of identified inventory variances and follow through
• Evaluate and correct bin capacity issues.
• Partner with the Warehouse Management Team to identify areas of opportunities
• Performs job according to pre-established safety, quality, and efficiency standard operating procedures.
• Attend required company meetings and training and participate in constructive discussion
• Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook
• Conduct self in the presence of customers and community so as to present a professional image of Hershey Salty Snacks.
• Proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training, in an effort to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience:

• Previous inventory management experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment required.
• Previous experience operating a Forklift
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required, verbal and written.
• Previous experience using Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Previous experience using SAP or other inventory or warehouse management system experience highly preferred
• Prior experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kan Ban, FIFO, Min Max (preferred)
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
• Be a self-starter; ability to work independently as well as with other personnel and management.
• Organized with attention to detail
• Understanding of OSHA requirements and safety programs
• Certified for fork trucks and stock picker
• Team building, decision making and people management skills
• Ability to bend, twist and stand on your feet for an entire shift.
• Exposed to food production environment and warehouse environment, which may involve noise and fluctuating temperatures
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Candidate must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship

Minimum Requirements and Education:

• 5-7 years of experience in the food industry preferred
• Bachelor's degree in related field (preferred) or equivalent
• Candidate must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans

If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center (askhr@hersheys.com).