Inventory Coordinator

Ya Ya Foods USA • Ogden, UT

7d

About The Position

Ya YA Foods is a family-owned Canadian manufacturer and co-packer of beverages and liquid food products. The Inventory Coordinator coordinates inventory flow, storage, and inventory accuracy, while supporting production and warehouse operations. The role works closely with planning, procurement, production, warehouse, and shipping/receiving teams to ensure materials are available, handled correctly, and staged on time. The position reports to the Warehouse Supervisor.

The coordinator generates and reviews pick lists against production schedules, checks material requirements, stages and returns materials, and records inventory movements using RF scanners and the ERP system. The position also supports kitting, receiving, loading and unloading, shipping/receiving operations, and warehouse equipment use. The role requires compliance with company policies and applicable safety, environmental, food-safety, GMP, and legal requirements, and may involve working in ambient, cooler, reefer, and freezer storage areas.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to understand work instructions, including for safety purposes.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Experience with ERP database software required.
• Proficiency in Excel required.
• Forklift experience required.
• Four to five years of warehouse experience, including direct inventory experience.
• Flexibility to handle a variety of work responsibilities.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to work in cold and hot environments, approximately 38°F–80°F.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, and to stand or sit for prolonged periods, averaging 8–12 hours.
• Organization, time-management, prioritization, and ability to meet deadlines across multiple tasks.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of management.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Leadership and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inventory inflow, outflow, and storage activities.
• Track and analyze inventory maintenance, conduct physical inventory counts, and verify lots, quantities, and inventory movements.
• Ensure warehouse and production teams follow FIFO procedures.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and create and present inventory reports.
• Coordinate with planning, procurement, production, and warehouse teams to support orderly operations and material availability.
• Work with shipping/receiving clerks to ensure goods are shipped, received, and stored properly; support shipping/receiving technicians when necessary.
• Be prepared to work in other warehouse positions and become certified to use and train on warehouse equipment.
• Comply with health, occupational, environmental, and food-safety rules and policies, legal regulations, company requirements, and the Integrated Management Systems, including Production, Quality, Food Safety, and GMP requirements.
• Generate and review pick lists based on the production schedule and ensure materials are staged accurately and on time.
• Pick and pull materials from ambient, cooler, reefer, and freezer locations as required for production.
• Verify item numbers, quantities, lot information, and expiration dates when staging and handling materials.
• Review MRP requirements and ensure materials are ready for production.
• Identify and communicate material shortages or inventory discrepancies that may affect production.
• Return unused materials to the correct warehouse location and ensure inventory is accurately transacted and stored.
• Perform put-away, bin-to-bin transfers, and other inventory movements using RF scanners and the ERP system.
• Support kitting activities and communicate with production, planning, and warehouse teams about material availability and upcoming requirements.
• Operate warehouse equipment and forklifts as needed and maintain required certifications.
• Assist with receiving, unloading, and loading materials as needed.
• Provide positive customer service when interacting with other companies and clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The company describes opportunities for career growth and a supportive, teamwork-focused culture.
• Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED