Plant Inventory Control Associate

Niagara Bottling•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Plant Inventory Control Associate accurately maintains daily, weekly, and monthly inventory levels in the WMS while ensuring proper inventory rotation and storage. The position carries out inbound and outbound inventory operations using an advanced ERP system and Oracle, supports inventory accuracy through audits and cycle counts, and maintains control of in-house materials. The associate also works with involved parties on receipts, transfers, and returns, keeps inventory reports accurate, organizes the warehouse, and follows safety rules, GMPs, and company policies. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
At least 2 years of experience in the position.
High school diploma or GED.
Minimum professional proficiency in a foreign language.
Experience requirements may include a combination of work experience and education.

Nice To Haves

4 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
4 years of experience working in the position.
2 years of experience managing people or projects.
Associate's degree.
Forklift certification.
Full professional proficiency in a foreign language.

Responsibilities

Navigate an advanced ERP system to execute daily inbound and outbound inventory operations.
Create purchase orders for items such as pallets and airgas.
Process recycle and destruction loads.
Ensure finished goods, raw materials, and sub-assembly components are maintained according to established guidelines and procedures.
Process non-conforming material in Agile.
Coordinate accurate inbound receipts, intercompany transfers, and RMAs with involved parties.
Verify inventory transaction records in the company's ERP system.
Complete Oracle transactions from Receiving into Inventory, WIP, or Non-Conforming inventories, and for material movements.
Maintain inventory integrity and accuracy through daily audits and a comprehensive cycle count program.
Compile SKU, quantity, and sub-inventory records; validate EBS Oracle inventories against physical counts; investigate and adjust count or computation errors; and report discrepancy reasons.
Prepare inventory balance reports and monitor shortages and discrepancies.
Organize the warehouse for efficient storage and material distribution according to supervisor instructions.
Maintain inventory accuracy through daily and monthly cycle counts and annual year-end physical inventories.
Assist in maintaining accurate inventory reports by sub-organizations, RMAs, HFI's, and WIP.
Identify disposition for expired inventory (SLOB).
Maintain FIFO product rotation and storage disciplines.
Maintain positive relationships with all levels of leadership.
Complete special projects and other assignments or duties as required by management.
Comply with safety rules and regulations, GMPs, and Niagara policies and procedures.
Maintain high standards for quality, housekeeping, and productivity.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
Medical benefits, including virtual care options.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Health Savings Account with company match.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits, including free counseling sessions for team members and household family members.
Family building benefits, including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation, plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements.
Income protection, including Life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, and an accident plan.
Special discount programs, including pet plans, prepaid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.