Inventory Analyst 2nd Shift

Michael Foods Inc.•Norwalk, IA

29d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Analyst will work with various departments to ensure product is rotated and shipped in accordance with company procedures. S/he will communicate discrepancies promptly to ensure customers are informed and invoicing can be adjusted. This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, fractions, ratios. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

EXPERIENCE:
Minimum one-year experience with Warehousing preferred.
Proficient with computer applications.
Must be detail orientated.
Experience with SAP preferred

Responsibilities

Control Product Aging and Rotation
Set up shipping of aged product to designated customers. This is done with Production, Q.A. and Customer Service.
Direct the movement of aged product.
Rotate inventory to avoid product aging, if possible.
Work with receiving to maintain accuracy and location of special products.
Verify production received with accounting.
Work with receiving and cycle counters to maintain accuracy and location of receipts.
Verify receipts with accounting and discrepancies with shipper.
Set up shipping of special product with shipping and customer service.
Prepare shipping paperwork and export documents.
Verify and locate causes of inventory discrepancies.
Contact shipper if outside receipt regarding product over or short.
Contact customer service to verify over or short with customer.
Contact corporate accounting to correct invoicing.
Adjust inventory and check aging of product.
Work with cycle counters to locate and identify product not shown in inventory.
Update inventory daily and notify management of reportable adjustments.
Assumes personal responsibility to insure safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
Adheres to Quality work practices, follows GMP’s, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained. Reports to management any conditions or practices that-ay adversely affect food safety and quality.
Always ensures regulatory compliance.
Manages production transactions related to process orders and inventory control.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.