Inventory Control Specialist

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious, and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we're with, whatever we're doing, we always make it real.

Position Summary

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for ensuring that inventory is accurate and up-to-date, and identifying opportunities for process improvements. They are responsible for analyzing inventory data to identify trends and patterns and making recommendations for improving inventory control processes. The Inventory Control Specialist plays a crucial role in, ensuring accurate inventory counts, minimizing inventory loss, and optimizing inventory control processes.

Position Responsibilities

• Timely perform regular inventory counts to ensure that inventory levels are accurate and that there are no discrepancies.
• Identify and investigate inventory discrepancies, determining the root cause of the discrepancies, make recommendations to resolve and taking corrective action.
• Analyze inventory data to identify trends and patterns and make recommendations for process improvements.
• Identify high risk issues regarding product quality, safety, and security and recommend solutions in collaboration with leaders
• Ensure product on various racking and locations are positioned safely and orderly
• Maintaining and updating inventory prioritization in accordance with business operating model
• Develop and make recommendations on inventory control procedures to ensure that inventory levels are optimized and that inventory counts are accurate.
• Participate in updating inventory control processes and procedures
• Maintain accurate records of inventory levels, goods received, and goods shipped, and ensure that inventory counts are accurate.
• Coach other team members on inventory control procedures and best practices.
• Conduct traceability audits in order to support and ensure a timely recall procedure is executed
• Maintain satisfactory attendance to include timeliness
• Maintain the company's commitment to providing quality products and services with an emphasis on integrity, accuracy and inventory controls
• Responsible for understanding and complying with applicable safety, quality, regulatory and environmental regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or state-issued equivalency certificate + one (1) year of inventory, production, department coordinator experience.
• Ability to obtain a valid forklift certification within 30 days of hire
• Skilled in developing productive, collaborative working relationships across departments and with customers
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Skilled in reading, comprehending, interpreting, and executing simple instructions, shortcorrespondence, and memos.
• Skilled in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in all units of measure, using whole numbers,common fractions, and decimals.
• Skilled in the use of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint at intermediate level; MS Outlook at an intermediatelevel
• Skilled in identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems in a timely manner.
• Able to travel if necessary
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of safety regulations and guidelines related to inventory management.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to quickly resolve issues and communicate to team members effectively
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines
• Ability to frequently lift up to fifty (50) pounds
• Ability to operate a forklift and/or lift truck in safe and efficient manner required
• Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts
• Ability to work flexible schedules, overtime and weekends as required

The pay for this role in the state of CA is $20.00/hr and is based on the position responsibilities and geographic location.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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