Inventory Coordinator (Garcia)

Mars•Fremont, NE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control & Planning Specialist is a vital link in this mission, working as part of a dynamic team to manage overall stock levels within our main manufacturing facility and third-party logistics (3PL) partners to ensure 100% of customer orders are fulfilled. In this hybrid coordination and analytical role, you will be responsible for maintaining precise, real-time inventory records for raw materials, packaging elements, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods. By combining daily physical cycle counts with advanced digital systems tracking (SAP, 1Nav, RCLMS, I-track), you will resolve discrepancies, optimize stock levels, prevent production downtime, and foster excellent relationships with both internal operations teams and external warehousing partners.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
2+ years of inventory control, materials planning, or warehouse logistics experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (formulas, data organization) and general Microsoft Office applications.
Exceptional communication and customer service skills to build trust, resolve logistical issues, and collaborate with multi-functional teams.
A structured approach to troubleshooting discrepancies with high attention to detail.
Early-stage project management experience, with a process-oriented mindset.

Nice To Haves

Experience within the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) or food-manufacturing sector is highly preferred.
Hands-on proficiency with SAP, 1Nav, RCLMS, or I-track systems is highly desirable.
Basic familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or ISO 9001 Quality Management systems is preferred.
Forklift certification (or the capability and willingness to obtain certification) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure adequate stock levels across various packaging elements, raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to fully support day-to-day manufacturing schedules and prevent line downtime.
Coordinate physical stock levels, conversion operations, and materials packaging elements across our internal warehouse and primary 3PL partner facilities.
Manage physical transfers of materials between storage areas and the production floor, ensuring proper labeling, organization, and adherence to First-In, First-Out (FIFO) standards.
Conduct and oversee routine physical cycle counts and actively support formal annual physical inventory audits.
Promptly investigate inventory variances, identify root causes of errors, and reconcile system data to maintain high levels of inventory accuracy.
Ensure all receipts, issues, adjustments, and transfers are recorded with strict accuracy in 1Nav, RCLMS, I-track, and SAP systems.
Compile, analyze, and distribute standard inventory reports to plant management.
Track key performance indicators (KPI targets vs. actuals) and identify process bottlenecks or materials-handling improvements.
Communicate inventory replenishment needs and variance trends with Purchasing and Quality assurance teams.