Inventory Control Clerk 1

External • Jackson, GA

18h • Remote

About The Position

This position is responsible for helping a key partner of Ready Pac to manage and grow their category business and ensure inventory runs 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 daily service level targets. The individual will also analyze and resolve routine issues specific to their assigned warehouse. Bonduelle Americas, a certified B Corp, is the employer, focusing on inspiring a plant-rich diet for people's well-being and planet health. The company operates four facilities and employs nearly 3,000 Associates in the US, as a subsidiary of Groupe Bonduelle, a global brand with over 170 years of heritage. Joining Bonduelle Americas offers an opportunity to advance a career in a mission-driven environment dedicated to preserving the planet’s resources and providing healthy plant-based products.

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
• Ability to multi-task and complete assignments with minimal supervision
• Organized, a self-starter and excellent communication skills
• Ability to function comfortably in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to set priorities and then be able to change directions and re-set priorities as needed
• Ability to work with minimal direction
• Ability to work exclusively within a remote location and provide superior support to internal and external team members
• Ability to remain focused on priorities amidst frequent interruptions
• Demonstrate good problem solving and analytical techniques
• Ability to handle high volume workload
• Occasional driving requiring up-to-date car insurance
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Demonstrated ability to accept change and be a proponent of change in meeting customer’s needs
• 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

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain targeted service and inventory levels for produce in all or a group of warehouses
• Analyze, forecast, and procure goods to support promotional ad sales, as well as maintaining warehouse service level targets on a daily basis
• Analyze and resolve other routine issues and problems specific to their assigned warehouse
• Forecast and procure produce and maintain 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level