Inventory Controller

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream•Laurel, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Controller monitors and maintains inventory levels by reconciling daily transactions and stock checks, investigating discrepancies, assisting with procurement queries, and examining purchase order receipts. The role performs physical inventory counts, reconciles system stock, and maintains records of inventory movements and daily reports. It supports warehouse and production operations by tracking receipts, dispatches, material usage, stock condition, and inventory accuracy, while contributing to site audits, training records, and operational improvements.

Requirements

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future; visa sponsorship or immigration support is not available.
Must follow food safety and hygiene requirements, including wearing protective gear such as gloves and hairnets.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced production environment with strict timelines.
Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive hand and arm movements, bending, reaching, and lifting.

Nice To Haves

Certification in the safe operation of all material handling equipment (optional).

Responsibilities

Reconcile external receipts and dispatches daily against JDE/MES records and correct discrepancies.
Reconcile and replenish the LACON bin and backflush materials.
Initiate inventory counting plans with the team and update JDE with corrections.
Monitor ST and OT processes to ensure transactions are completed and balanced.
Assist with daily action plans for expired and aging stock.
Monitor blocked materials, isolate them in separate bins, and escalate them to relevant team members.
Analyze and review stock levels and communicate opportunities to reduce inventory with the procurement team.
Monitor FEFO of materials daily and provide findings to shift supervisors.
Execute daily TNT requests and update and track TNT status.
Investigate purchase order queries, provide feedback or assist with resolution, and share findings with the team.
Provide daily feedback to the supervisor and warehouse team about operational issues and improvements.
Meet daily and weekly reporting deadlines.
Attend site meetings, including DRM meetings.
Assist during site audits.
Create and maintain training records for the warehouse team.
Support safe operation of material handling equipment; certification is optional.
Contribute to food safety and quality, hygiene, safety, production service levels, and inventory control.
Help ensure packaging is returned to the warehouse and trucks are received promptly to reduce demurrage.
Maintain a clean and organized warehouse.
Consistently demonstrate the company's core values and behaviors.