Inventory and Administrative Coordinator

Ventura Foods • Salem, OR

10d • $22 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

To support the effective management of inventories, by counting, researching, reconciling and communicating issues in a timely manner as they arise.
Provide administrative support for the Plant leadership team in the successful execution of key performance metrics,
People, Safety, Quality, Delivery and Costs. Perform all tasks executing Worker and Food Safety policies, procedures and regulatory criterion.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant work experience required
• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be computer literate, with strong experience in Office software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Possess excellent math skills, and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal required.
• Should have good inter-personal skills, able to interact at all levels.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and be a self-starter are important to this position.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or completion of college coursework in business preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning software such as JD Edwards helpful.
• Working knowledge of inventory control procedures and Accounts Payable support helpful.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular cycle counts of  to ensure that inventories are accurate and that count frequency requirements are met.
• Research inventory variances and assist with identifying root cause of discrepancies by examining bills of material, receipts, shipments, transfers, production usage, etc.
• Review and reconcile Production work orders, LP in Production, Loose Inventory, and Lost Inventory in the system.
• Communicate any variances to appropriate personnel while also adhering to company policy regarding approval levels.
• Perform support tasks such as, accounting support, mail distribution, filing, reception, document and presentation creation, and other assigned tasks.
• Learn key components, driver check-in, appointments, paperwork processing, for Distribution Clerk role to support when needed.
• Support the HR Manager and EHS Manager with the sites engagement and safety programs by becoming an champion and supporting the engagement and Safety committees. Execute the Create a Safe Day and Stop Think, Act program recordkeeping and promotion.
• Own the label area including the distribution and collection of labels.  Print and distribute daily production schedules.  Observe practices and participate in Fuel for Growth ideation and execution. Support and assist Training Coordinator when needed using POKA and other tools.
• Support the site with other duties not listed above in pursuit of delivery of extraordinary Customer Experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees