Inventory Control Coordinator

Ventura Foods • Birmingham, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Cycle count and maintain AS400 system inventory to reflect accurate on hand balances. Assists production, scheduling and QA by performing daily audits of ingredients, packaging, finished goods, commodities and label items for daily production needs. Investigate variances and report discrepancies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• 1 or more years of experience
• Must be computer literate, experience in office software applications such as Microsoft Office and AS400 helpful
• Must have excellent math skills
• Problem solving skills are necessary, as well as good written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of being forklift licensed/certified for sit down forklift and aerial lift

Nice To Haves

• Inventory and warehousing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cycle count using the ABC method. Cycle count ingredients, packaging, finished goods and labels as directed. Make adjustments as needed to AS400 to maintain accurate inventory records
• Research significant inventory variances by examining bills of material, receipts, shipments, transfers, production usage, etc. Work closely with various departments. Supply production department heads with daily progress reports
• Communicate any variances to appropriate personnel while adhering to company policy on approval levels
• Backup to enter daily production into Legacy ensuring finished goods and WIPS reported are accounted for
• Auditing the NIL, PRD and 999 locations and correcting inventory in these locations on a daily basis. Count PRD locations and enter label counts into JDE. Provide daily listing of all drums and/or totes of batched product to production
• Perform aisle audits checking the accuracy of each location in the warehouse
• Investigates and reconciles customer shortage complaints
• Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls
• Other duties as assigned
• Travel may be required

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
• Employee Assistance Programs

What This Job Offers

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