Sr. Specialist, Inventory - Germantown, WI

dsm-firmenich • Germantown, WI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Specialist, Inventory is responsible for end-to-end inventory management across the First Choice Ingredients Taste, Texture & Health manufacturing site. You will ensure accurate stock levels, material availability, and compliance with company standards. This role plays a critical part in supporting production continuity, cost control, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control practices and ERP systems (SAP highly preferred).
• Very experienced with cycle counting.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and production conditions.
• May require occasional overtime or weekend support.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field preferred but not required.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing (food, nutrition, or similar) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods within ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Lead cycle count processes, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
• Optimize inventory levels (min/max, safety stock) aligned with production and supply planning.
• Ensure proper stock segmentation (e.g., quality hold, blocked, unrestricted use).
• Ensure timely availability of materials to support uninterrupted production.
• Coordinate warehouse organization, material staging, and stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO).
• Partner with planning and operations teams to align inventory with production schedules.
• Track and report KPIs such as inventory accuracy, turns, and write-offs.
• Identify and implement initiatives to reduce waste, obsolescence, and inventory carrying costs.
• Support site initiatives related to inventory optimization and process standardization.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and audit standards.
• Maintain proper documentation and traceability for inventory transactions.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Serve as a key liaison between Warehouse, Operations, Quality, and Finance.
• Provide reporting and insights to support decision-making and financial accuracy.

Benefits

• PTO and Floating Holidays
• A competitive compensation package – with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
• annual incentive pay
• a retirement savings plan
• health care coverage
• recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED