Inventory Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

Performs various assignments relating to inventory control that support the company’s production and sales departments.

Typical Job Duties :

• Verify inventory by cycle counting at all locations. Reconcile, resolve issues, and enter properly into MS Business Central.
• Perform month-end inventory reconciliations.
• Research and resolve questions / issues with inventory items.
• Assist with annual inventory / financial audit as needed.
• Assist any cross-functional department with needed information or questions regarding data related to inventory or master data.
• Serve as back-up when other inventory personnel are out of the office.
• Assist plants in performing traceability exercises and assist with providing documentation for traces or recalls.
• Actively manage Master Data set ups, updates, etc, related to all item set-ups and inventory.
• Receive inventory into MSBC from purchased grain.
• Assist plant personnel at all locations with production related data entry issues that affect inventory accuracy & respond to ERP Help tickets submitted by plant personnel.
• Assist with coordination of daily transfers between plants and warehouses. Enter transfers for designated sites into MSBC.
• Track in-transit transload inventory and record properly into MSBC any needed transactions.
• Update various excel spreadsheets or MS Power BI (MSPBI) reports as they relate to inventory reporting (production, usage, inventory levels, etc.)
• Adhere to all government and company safety, sanitation and GMP policies and regulations.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Background and Experience :

High School diploma or equivalent required. Related inventory experience and / or training a plus. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Knowledge of Microsoft Business Central helpful. Requires initiative, self-motivation, problem solving, data entry accuracy, strong math skills and an eye for detail. Good organizational skills along with strong communication skills. Must have the ability to work as a team player with a positive attitude.