Inventory Coordinator

Mission Produce•Laredo, TX

About The Position

An inventory coordinator specializes in overseeing the supply flow of materials in a warehouse. This individual will work alongside the sales shipping department to manage and handle the inventory, ensuring that the quantity and quality of materials align with company standards.

Requirements

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
Ability to communicate with supervisors and coworkers in a team environment.
Ability to accomplish and manage tasks in a timely manner without constant direct supervision.
Ability to report and communicate process issues.
Able to work according to food facility regulations.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Reserve product for current and future day orders.
Prepare and follow up on the short orders list.
Stay updated with urgent orders and determine what product is needed.
Know alternative item numbers and substitutions for products.
Respond to any changes the Sales/Inventory team may make.
Plan and report cycle count findings to Laredo Ops Team (Weekly/Mid-Month/ EOM).
Perform counts on certain item codes to verify no product is missing.
Follow up with 3PL and the Shipping department when a mis-shipment occurs.
Process and communicate return orders to the Laredo Ops team.
Review the production team’s work schedules and variance reports.
Work with 3PL and Shipping Coordinators to get urgent orders loaded/offloaded.
Work with the QA team to ensure that urgent orders get inspected.
Follow up with the Production team on pallets that are being bagged for future day orders.
Streamline communication between 3PL, Production, Ripe, and Shipping teams.
Ensure FIFO is followed throughout departments and that orders do not ship out short without approval.
Provide night and weekend inventory coverage.
All other duties as assigned.