Inventory Control Manager, Bonide

Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd•Oriskany, NY

5d•$63,000 - $81,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for coordinating the operations and activities within all areas of Inventory Management, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and performance of the company's inventory across the manufacturing site, warehouses, tollers and its distribution center. This role oversees inventory planning, controls, compliance, and analytics for a complex portfolio of regulated pesticide products distributed nationwide. The manager ensures optimal stock levels, minimizes inventory variances, maintains master BOM data, the inventory management systems and production monitoring. This role drives continuous improvement and manages the Inventory Specialist team members.

Requirements

Associates degree preferred or a combination of High School Diploma and experience.
At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a manufacturing environment.
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in Inventory Management and associated software, along with Production planning software systems.

Responsibilities

Oversite of inventory accuracy and reconciliation of all data entry, as well as maintenance of inventory quantities within the ERP System (Deacom) and is a key member of the master data team relating to the New Item Set-Up, Item Master, Bill of Materials, and all approvals prior to products entering production.
Movement of inventory between locations to ensure timely availability of inventory for production. (intracompany transfers)
Recording of production transactions for 3rd party tolling companies (for overflow production support) and reconciles inventory discrepancies from 3rd party tolling activities.
Maintenance of the annual physical and cycle count process for all locations; sets measurable targets for inventory accuracy and measures adherence to the inventory accuracy targets.
Working directly with the Production and Logistics teams to ensure inventory transactions are recorded in accordance with established practices; and errors or deviations are accounted for correctly; Promotes a positive working environment, cooperation and accountability with Production and Logistics teams and takes a continuous improvement mindset.
Revision control with the ability to identify, track, and maintain a database of updated inventory transactions within the BOM and product specifications.
Working with the Accounting, Marketing and Manufacturing teams to identify slow moving, aged, damaged and obsolete inventory as well as implement actions taken as a part of product life cycle management process, including managing the disposition of items as directed.
Developing, initiating, and maintaining a cycle count matrix, overseeing and delegation of entering cycle count data, and investigation and resolution of all discrepancies.
Maintaining accurate inventories of all off-site raw materials, components, and finished goods to include physical counts, post-run inventories, discrepancy investigation and resolution.
Developing and maintaining an inventory training matrix that includes computer software training and process and equipment training for all inventory related personnel.
Initiating and oversight of Lot Control for all required items.
Communication of all hardware and system requirements and issues related to inventory management.
Providing retail support and assists with product development.
Taking direction from company President and Vice President of Operations as needed.
Following and enforcing all company policies and procedures.
Predictable and reliable attendance required.
Must be able to lift fifty (50) lbs.
Performs other related duties as required to meet business needs.
Must be professional, self-directed and demonstrate good judgement.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills so that inventory findings can be communicated, and inventory accuracy can be improved. Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with the manufacturing team to improve inventory accuracy and exert influence to improve transaction accuracy within manufacturing and logistics teams.
Computer literate and inquisitive. Must be familiar with Microsoft Office, ERP systems and similar applications which require ability to reconcile physical inventory quantities from annual physical or cycle counts to recorded quantities in the ERP system.
Must rely on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals by utilizing administrative skills and knowledge of systems under area of responsibility.
Creates all written standards, programs and standard operating procedures (SOP's) relevant to inventory maintenance.
Making recommendations to senior management concerning improvements in operational data systems.
Providing guidance to subordinates to achieve goals.
Knowledge of: Inventory management and controls. Inventory flow through the computer; ERP systems. Discrepancy investigation and resolution. New Item Set-Up and process controls Microsoft Excel, Outlook & Word