Plant Inventory Control Associate

Niagara Bottling•Kansas City, MO

21h

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 performs inbound and outbound inventory operations using advanced ERP systems, maintains inventory records and controls, and supports accurate material handling and reporting. It also requires compliance with safety rules, GMPs, company policies, quality and housekeeping standards, and reliable attendance. Duties and responsibilities may change as business needs require.

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 RMAs.
Verify accurate, timely inventory transaction records in the company 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 Oracle EBS inventories against physical counts; investigate and adjust discrepancies; and report reasons for errors.
Prepare inventory balance, shortage, and discrepancy reports.
Organize the warehouse for efficient storage and material distribution according to supervisor instructions.
Maintain accurate inventory through daily and monthly cycle counts and annual year-end physical inventories.
Assist in maintaining accurate inventory reports by sub-organizations, RMAs, HFI, 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 coverage.
Vision coverage.
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.