Inventory Control Supervisor

Fresh Del Monte Produce Company•Rochelle, IL

7d•$0 - $87,885•Onsite

About The Position

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable fruits and vegetables under its Fresh and Foods divisions. The company has a diverse product portfolio bearing the Del Monte® brand, including prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts, available in over 80 countries. With operations in more than 35 countries, Del Monte has been nourishing families for over 135 years. The Foods Division of Fresh Del Monte, Del Monte Foods, has a powerful portfolio of brands including Del Monte®, Contadina®, and S&W®. The Inventory Control Supervisor position is responsible for the management and safeguarding of over $200M of inventory, including Finished Goods, Brite Inventory, Materials, and Fiber Inventory for Plant and DC Operations in Rochelle, IL. This role involves managing the cycle count process, investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies, and providing support, training, system maintenance, and communication to maximize service levels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, operations, accounting, business, or related area (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
1-2 years of Inventory Control experience or relevant Supply Chain experience.
Ability to analyze data and possess acute attention to detail.
Ability to interpret information and arrive at a logical conclusion or recommendation.
Detailed planning, analytical skills and customer service priority.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Sound judgment under stressful situations.
Self-motivated with proactive response to new challenges.
Knowledge of SAP and tier-1 WMS.
Advanced knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft tools.
Proven ability to lead and implement change and improvements in inventory processes.
Ability to anticipate potential problems and initiate proactive actions.

Nice To Haves

Experience within a food manufacturing setting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools to lead the investigation of inventory discrepancies and drive root cause analysis with operation partners, directing the implementation of corrective actions with the Plant and DC.
Driving accountability of inventory processes and procedures in both Plant and DC operations.
Directing cycle count programs and physical inventory, and guiding improvements to these programs.
Ensuring inventory reconciliation between WMS and SAP to comply with Sarbane’s Oxley (SOX) standards.
Collaborating with the Inventory Control Manager to build and maintain an Inventory Scorecard for Rochelle Operations.
Collaborating with Inventory Accounting to ensure proper resolution of balancing inventory general ledger accounts.
Ensuring that all inventory, receipt, and shipment transactions post on a timely basis and auditing them for accuracy.
Monitoring customer returns to proactively identify issues, reduce costs and errors, and auditing all credit and debit memos associated with these returns for accuracy.
Providing daily direction, performance evaluations, and development for bay auditors.
Other duties as assigned.