Inventory Specialist - 3rd Shift

Maker's Pride Talent Acquisition Team•Michigan City, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Specialist is responsible for coordinating weekly cycle counts and month-end activities, identifying root causes of inventory discrepancies, and working cross-functionally to resolve them. The role proactively helps prevent unnecessary material aging and loss, trains material handlers in effective cycle counting, and promotes the importance of inventory accuracy. It conducts regular cycle counts, updates perpetual inventory, and reconciles production orders to ensure accurate finished-goods production and material consumption. This is a third-shift position, Monday through Friday, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Work takes place primarily in an office and warehouse at a high-speed manufacturing site, with frequent exposure to production conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of supply-chain experience.
Demonstrated math skills.
Demonstrated computer skills, including MS Office and email; SharePoint experience is a plus.
Experience with ERP or WMS programs; SAP is a plus.
Knowledge of Maker’s Pride products, production, and inventory processes.
Knowledge of material handling, receiving warehouse operations, and material flow.
Organization and time-management skills.
Data analysis and problem-solving skills using defined methodologies.
Decision-making skills.
Ability to promote teamwork and lead by example.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with Hearthside staff and work effectively with all levels of the organization.
Ability to issue and receive instructions using guidelines.
Ability to apply best-in-class behaviors focused on safety, quality, and policy.
Ability to multitask and respond to non-routine requests.
Ability to work in a detail-oriented manner.
Ability to work independently and take a proactive approach.

Nice To Haves

Forklift operation experience.
Proficiency in SAP.
SharePoint experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the point person for day-to-day inventory issues.
Manage geographic cycle counts (A–Z), including generating count lists, performing counts as needed, and making cycle-count corrections.
Analyze root causes of inventory discrepancies and identify solutions to recurring problems.
Track cycle-count and High Traffic Location (HTL) accuracy at the site and record information in SharePoint.
Report weekly cycle-count and HTL accuracy results for the site.
Account for production usage for each production run and check for variances or errors during reconciliation.
Respond promptly to count requests from other departments according to priority.
Ensure cycle-count transactions are accurate.
Execute material dispositions after items have been physically removed from the warehouse by removing the materials from SAP.
Monitor blocked quants and resolve them in a timely manner.
Monitor HTL areas and send daily emails to departments about pallets that have been there longer than 24 hours.
Attend drumbeats to discuss inventory-control issues caused by other departments not following correct processes.
Investigate and resolve negative quantities showing in all systems.
Perform weekly/monthly CHEP reconciliation.
Perform KANBAN, TANK, and MISC reconciliation.
Lead by example and train material handlers in effective cycle counting and inventory accuracy.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Manager.