Commodity Inventory Controller - A1

Mastronardi Produce•Livonia, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Livonia Distribution Center, a 400,000 sq. ft. refrigerated facility operating 24/7, is seeking a Commodity Inventory Controller to join their team. The essential function of this position is to ensure quality inspection of tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers grown in their greenhouse farms to meet customer specifications.

Requirements

College degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Three years of related work experience required.
Willingness to work independently, with minimal supervision and take ownership of job.
Must have strong communication skills.
Must be high-performance team player and be willing to work in a dynamic, growing, demanding and fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Need to be creative, adaptable and able to accurately handle out-of-the-ordinary issues with a sense of urgency.
Effectively follow-up and handle multiple projects with strong personal time-management skills.
Proficient in basic computer-use skills (i.e. Word, Excel) and will need to learn NAV, JDA.
Must be a self-starter and willing to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

Inspect and sign off on product quality in inventory and/or at dock to meet customers’ specifications.
Support Commodity Supervisors plan to create daily Production and Sales Order allocations.
Ensure any rework is allocated and/or firm planned to Production to meet customer spec.
Ensure allocations are updated and distributed, throughout the day, and executed as expected.
Utilize, coach, and provide training to others within the commodity team.
Maintain a line of sight on expected inbounds 0 – 3 days out.
Coordinate and assist in communicating customers’ expectations with the commodity team, Production, and Shipping.
Communicate with the team issues and concerns for yesterday and today.
Develop, lead, mentor and set objectives for the commodity team including formal performance reviews.
Maintain regular communication with multiple departments and managers.
Make suggestions to Commodity Supervisor for the disposal/movement of surplus commodities.
Routinely monitor, verify, and give feedback to Production on their accuracy of product grading.
Maintain necessary department metrics on which the performance of the team is measured.
Utilize the ERP system and communicate technical needs for improving performance.