Inventory Coordinator Clerk - Dawson, GA

Archer Daniels Midland•Dawson, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Coordinator manages, tracks, and organizes materials to prevent shortages, reduce overstock, and keep supply chains running efficiently for internal and external customers. The role works closely with production planning, scheduling, production, warehouse personnel, contract manufacturers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to ensure materials are picked and staged for production schedules and finished goods are delivered to warehouses. The position also develops and implements short- and long-term processes and procedures for effective contract manufacturing and 3PL management. It oversees inventory transactions and coordination of material and finished-goods movements, reconciles inventory records, supports quality and food-safety requirements, and leads and develops the material handler team. The role is full-time, non-exempt, based in Dawson, Georgia, and requires authorization to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and powered pallet jacks.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with the Maximo platform and Microsoft Suite.
Self-starter who can work independently or as part of a team.
Assertive indirect/influence leadership qualities.
Results-driven and focused on quality.
Project-management mentality and ability to contribute in a cross-functional, collaborative environment.
Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, and PC skills.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 55 pounds.
Ability to repetitively lift 50 pounds.
Successful completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate inventory and ensure timely ERP transactions for inventory movement, including entering, picking, staging, shipping, and processing transfer orders.
Create and process production batch tickets for internal production and contract manufacturers, addressing or escalating issues as they arise.
Lead or participate in cross-functional teams and work with contract manufacturers and 3PLs to improve quality, delivery, cost management, and service.
Facilitate communication and alignment for contract-manufactured items with CD&D, Finance, and Operations.
Ensure goods produced and information provided by internal production teams, contract manufacturers, and 3PLs meet quality, food-safety, and manufacturing-process requirements.
Ensure tactical elements of contract manufacturing are executed accurately and efficiently.
Coordinate movement and storage of raw and packaging materials and finished goods among the main warehouse, contract manufacturers, and third-party warehouses, meeting quality, food-safety, production, customer, and other needs.
Reconcile inventory reported by contract manufacturers and third-party warehouses with ERP inventory records, addressing or escalating issues.
Ensure requirements of in-house cycle-count programs are met.
Train and develop the material handler team using CCD tools and best practices.
Coordinate and lead the material handler team to ensure responsibilities, duties, and expectations are met.
Follow recording-keeping and document procedures and requirements for handling, storing, and retaining materials and records.
Promote a continuous-improvement mentality with the material handling team and others.
Lead development and execution of corporate, site, and departmental policies and procedures related to contract manufacturing and 3PLs.
Abide by and enforce ethical practices in dealings with contract manufacturers and 3PLs.
Develop and maintain documents related to contract manufacturing and 3PL functions.
Participate in Performance Excellence and support Performance Excellence initiatives.
Ensure safety protocols and procedures are followed and safety requirements in the work area are met.
Maintain authorization to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and powered pallet jacks.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical/Rx, dental, and vision coverage.
Access to an on-site wellness center or gym reimbursement, as applicable.
Flexible spending accounts and health savings account.
401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan.
Discounted employee stock purchasing program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Workers’ compensation.
Legal assistance and identity theft protection.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Paid time off, including paid holidays.
Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Company-sponsored training and development resources, including LinkedIn Learning, language training, and mentoring programs.