Inventory Control Clerk 1

Bonduelle Group Americas•Jackson, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position helps a key partner of Ready Pac to manage and grow their category business and keep inventory running smoothly. The role involves maintaining targeted service and inventory levels for produce across various warehouses, including analyzing, forecasting, and procuring goods to support promotional sales, and ensuring daily warehouse service level targets are met. The individual will also analyze and resolve routine issues specific to their assigned warehouse. Bonduelle Americas is a certified B Corp with nearly 3,000 Associates in the US, operating four facilities. As a subsidiary of Groupe Bonduelle, a global brand with over 170 years of heritage, the company's mission is to inspire a plant-rich diet for people's well-being and planet health. Joining Bonduelle Americas offers an opportunity to advance a career in a mission-driven culture focused on preserving resources and providing healthy plant-based products globally.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field
1 to 3 years’ experience in a store, retail or warehouse buying or merchandising
Computer skills including Word, Excel, Query Management Facility and SSIMS
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to maintain adequate inventories while maintaining in-stock conditions at store level

Nice To Haves

General Business degree and/or Supply Chain degree or certification preferred
Product experience is preferred
Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate up and down the organization
A proven track record of results with a bias for action
A passion for learning and a craving to work in a fun culture
Must be able to multi-task and complete assignments with minimal supervision
Must be organized, a self-starter and have excellent communication skills
Must be able to function comfortably in a collaborative team environment
Must be able to set priorities and then be able to change directions and re-set priorities as needed
Must be able to work with minimal direction
Ability to work exclusively within a remote location and provide superior support to internal and external team members
Must exhibit the ability to remain focused on priorities amidst frequent interruptions
Must demonstrate good problem solving and analytical techniques
Ability to handle high volume workload
Occasional driving requiring up-to-date car insurance
Demonstrated ability to accept change and be a proponent of change in meeting customer’s needs, as well as needed
Superior service and team interpersonal skills
Organizational skills to handle many tasks across many divisions while still maintaining service level goals
Strong problem solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

Responsible for forecasting and procuring produce and maintaining acceptable service and replenishment inventory levels
Approve and issue purchase orders to the commodities buying group for produce procurement
Maintain all firm orders –review changes and releases
Provide analysis on demands and service levels and reconcile warehouse receiving
Manage working capital efficiently - for example, minimize aged inventory and promotional overstock
Collaborate with Consumer Demand to issue Return to Vendor, Dump/Donate, or Reduce Price to eliminate excess inventory
Authorized to transfer inventory between warehouses to sell excess inventory
Manage new item ordering process to ensure speed to market
Issue purchase orders to support new item introduction in a timely manner while minimizing supply chain costs
Interact with division warehouses to resolve issues with management of shipping and/or receiving exceptions
Resolve issues related to shipments rejected by QA at the warehouse level
May manage vendor relationships with integrated product suppliers (e.g. packaged salads) and issue P.Os to vendors