Intern Inventory Control | Proficient in Excel is a Must

Refresco•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Intern Inventory Control position supports inventory accuracy and control through cycle counts, production and inventory transactions in SAP, inventory reconciliation, documentation, reporting, and tracking. The role maintains records related to inventory activity, monitors inventory accuracy and standard loss variances, and supports co-pack customer reporting and aging inventory management. It also works with Quality and Material Management to disposition on-hold inventory and helps coordinate physical inventory and month-end close processes. The position requires strong attention to detail, organization, communication, customer service, computer skills, and the ability to multitask under tight deadlines. Work takes place in a repetitive environment and involves standing or walking continuously, handling materials or equipment of moderate weight, and working in seasonally hot and/or cold conditions. No travel is required. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong attitude toward excelling at work.
High attention to detail.
Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines in a pleasant and professional manner.
Demonstrated ability to perform high-school-level mathematics, including arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; calculating rates, ratios, and percentages; and drawing and interpreting graphs.
Ability to read and write clear correspondence in English and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, advanced Excel, and PowerPoint.
Customer service skills.
Ability to apply creative problem-solving techniques to work situations.
Ability to make sound decisions when presented with problems and questions.
Ability to keep records, contacts, data, and information organized and easily accessible.
Prior experience in inventory control, though on-the-job training and experience may be substituted.
Prior experience using an ERP system, preferably SAP.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Administration, Computer Science, or Accounting.

Responsibilities

Perform cycle counts before and after production runs and for items on a predetermined SAP schedule.
Post daily production accurately in SAP and close process orders accurately and promptly.
Reconcile finished goods production with inventory in SAP.
Complete paperwork and system entries for cycle counts, inventory adjustments, and monthly standard loss tracking.
Maintain and organize inventory-related documents, including bills of lading, cycle count adjustments, destruction order paperwork, supplier claims, vendor returns, and shipping paperwork.
Trend and monitor inventory accuracy and standard loss factor variances.
Complete reporting for co-pack customers using the pay-at-production process.
Track and manage aging inventory through periodic data collection and reporting.
Review the corporate Hold Log weekly.
Compile, process, and track destruction requests, including final disposal transportation.
Coordinate with Quality and Material Management on the disposition of on-hold inventory and ensure it is disposed of or returned to suppliers in a timely manner.
Coordinate the Year End Physical Inventory process and document and validate variance reconciliation accuracy.
Follow month-end cutoff policy, including validating receipts in SAP, finalizing inventory adjustments, clearing system error COGIs, confirming MB5T transfer transactions are clear or in process, and ensuring destruction orders and vendor holds are in good standing.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Plant Controller.