Raw Material & Packaging Inventory Specialist

United Petfood Producers USA Inc.•Mishawaka, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Raw Material & Packaging Inventory Specialist is responsible for the accurate receipt, storage, movement, and inventory control of raw materials, packaging materials, and production supplies. This position plays a critical role in maintaining inventory integrity by ensuring all materials are properly received, inspected, scanned, stored, counted, and transacted within the ERP system. Working closely with Production, Purchasing, Planning, Warehouse Operations, and FSQA, this role helps ensure materials are available to support production while maintaining the highest standards of inventory accuracy, warehouse organization, food safety, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Knowledge of inventory control, warehouse operations, raw materials, packaging materials, and manufacturing processes.
Understanding of ERP systems, warehouse management systems (WMS), and inventory transactions.
Experience using handheld RF scanners and barcode scanning technology.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify, investigate, and resolve inventory discrepancies.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Knowledge of FIFO inventory practices, lot traceability, and inventory accuracy principles.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and ERP software.
Commitment to inventory accuracy, food safety, warehouse organization, and continuous improvement.
Ability to safely operate stand-up forklifts, sit-down forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and other powered industrial equipment.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of inventory control, warehouse, shipping, receiving, or manufacturing experience preferred.
Experience working with raw material and packaging inventories preferred.
Forklift operation experience preferred.
Experience using ERP systems, warehouse management systems, and handheld RF scanners preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive, unload, inspect, and accurately record all incoming raw materials, packaging materials, and production supplies while maintaining receiving accuracy.
Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders, bills of lading (BOLs), packing slips, certificates of analysis (COAs), and other receiving documentation.
Perform incoming material inspections in accordance with FSQA requirements and company specifications.
Complete scheduled cycle counts of raw materials, packaging materials, and production supplies while researching and resolving inventory discrepancies.
Accurately process all inventory transactions within the ERP system and ensure all inventory movements are properly documented.
Utilize handheld RF scanners to complete inventory transactions and maintain complete inventory traceability.
Maintain organized warehouse locations and accurate inventory storage to support production efficiency.
Follow First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory practices while monitoring lot numbers, expiration dates, and inventory rotation.
Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Planning, Warehouse Operations, and FSQA to ensure materials are available to meet production schedules.
Communicate inventory shortages, damaged materials, receiving discrepancies, vendor quality concerns, and inventory variances to leadership.
Monitor incoming material quality, shipment condition, pallet quality, and vendor performance related to receiving.
Organize and maintain all receiving documentation, including BOLs, COAs, packing slips, and receiving records.
Participate in routine cycle counts and annual physical inventories of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment while complying with all safety, food safety, and quality standards.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement related to inventory accuracy, warehouse organization, receiving processes, and material flow.
Perform other duties as assigned.