Plant Inventory Control Associate - Kitter

Niagara Bottling•Temple, TX

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 role uses an advanced ERP system to execute inbound and outbound inventory operations, complete Oracle transactions, manage material movements, and maintain accurate records across finished goods, raw materials, sub-assembly components, WIP, and non-conforming inventories. The associate verifies inventory transactions, coordinates receipts and transfers, conducts daily audits and cycle counts, investigates discrepancies, prepares inventory reports, identifies expired inventory for disposition, and organizes warehouse storage and distribution. The position also follows safety rules, GMPs, and company policies while maintaining high standards for quality, housekeeping, and productivity. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function.

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.

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 with involved parties to ensure accurate inbound receipts, intercompany transfers, and RMA transactions.
Verify timely and accurate inventory transaction records in the company’s ERP system.
Complete Oracle transactions for receiving into inventory, WIP, or non-conforming inventories.
Maintain inventory integrity and accuracy through daily audits and a comprehensive cycle count program.
Complete Oracle transactions associated with material movements.
Compile inventory records by SKU, quantity, and sub-inventory; validate EBS Oracle inventories against physical counts; investigate and adjust errors; and report discrepancies.
Prepare inventory balance, shortage, and discrepancy reports.
Organize the warehouse for efficient storage and material distribution according to supervisor instructions.
Maintain accurate inventory levels through daily and monthly cycle counts and annual year-end physical inventories.
Assist in maintaining accurate inventory reports by sub-organizations, RMA’s, HFI’s, and WIP.
Identify expired inventory for disposition (SLOB).
Maintain product rotation and storage disciplines, including FIFO.
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 coverage, 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, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.