Inventory Associate

Briess Industries • Chilton, WI

5d

About The Position

As a Inventory Associate, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate inventory records that support our production and sales operations. This position works closely with multiple departments and plant locations to ensure inventory accuracy, data integrity, and timely reporting. The Inventory Associate's typical job duties include:  I

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail, data accuracy, and mathematical skills.
• Proven problem‑solving ability and self‑motivation.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team player with a positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Previous inventory experience and/or related training preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Business Central is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform cycle counts across all locations, reconcile discrepancies, and accurately record updates in Microsoft Business Central.
• Complete month‑end inventory reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Research and resolve inventory-related questions or discrepancies.
• Support annual inventory and financial audits as needed.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to provide inventory and master data insights.
• Serve as backup coverage for other Inventory Team Members when needed (may include full‑day coverage).
• Assist plant locations with traceability exercises and provide documentation for tracing or recall activities.
• Manage and maintain master data, including item setup and ongoing updates.
• Receive Inventory of purchased grain into Microsoft Business Central from the WY location.
• Record grain consumption for railcar transfers between WY and MAN locations.
• Support plant personnel with production-related data entry issues that impact inventory accuracy and respond to ERP help tickets.
• Coordinate and enter daily inventory transfers between plants and warehouses for assigned sites.
• Track in‑transit transload inventory and record related transactions in Microsoft Business Central.
• Update and maintain inventory-related Excel spreadsheets and Power BI reports (production, usage, inventory levels, etc.).
• Adhere to all safety, sanitation, GMP, government, and company policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• HEALTH INSURANCE
• Effective the 1st of the month after 60 days
• PPO plan with low deductibles: $250 single / $500 family
• Weekly cost: Single $30 • Limited Family $45 • Family $52
• DENTAL & VISION INSURANCE
• Both included with medical — no extra weekly premium!
• Dental Details:  a $25/a year deductible% Basic / 50% Major / Orthodontics (up to age 19)
• Vision Details:  In-Network Coverage includes $0 Exam / $130 Allowance for Frames / $0 Lenses / $120 Allowance for Contact Lenses
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA)
• Medical FSA up to $3,400 / Dependent Care up to $7,500
• $450 company contribution after 1 year
• SHORT‑TERM DISABILITY
• $500 per week for up to 26 weeks
• LIFE INSURANCE
• $25,000 life + $25,000 AD&D
• PAID TIME OFF
• 1 week vacation in first year (prorated)
• Additional weeks at 2, 7, 12, and 18 years
• 10 paid holidays, total (includes 1 personal day)
• RETIREMENT PROGRAMS
• 401(k):
• 100% match on first 3% + 50% match on next 2%
• Eligible first quarter after 2 months
• Profit Sharing:
• 5% contribution into your 401(k)
• Eligible to earn first quarter after 1 year of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED