WMS Specialist

Danone•West Jordan, UT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary Support production and warehouse management of the facility through raw materials verification, production schedule changes, losses, inventory accuracy, and cycle counting. At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire a WMS Specialist based in West Jordan, Utah!

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. required
Must possess strong computer skills, with knowledge of Word, Excel, and Access database systems
Shift flexibility where weekends, nights, and holidays may be required.
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP
Ability to work in a fluid environment
Ability to identify problems, draw conclusions, and make recommended solutions

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
3+ years’ experience in warehouse management systems within a manufacturing environment is preferred

Responsibilities

Support Production and Flow management of the facility through raw materials verification, production schedule changes, losses, inventory information
Verify and maintain proper inventory accuracy to meet internal and external customer needs
Ensuring all required inventory counts are completed in a timely and accurate manner
Ensuring no downtime occurs as a result of inventory discrepancies and inaccuracy
Ensuring all reports/tasks are completed on time and accurately
Compare inventories & research discrepancies between WMS & SAP
Providing timely and accurate information on raw material losses
Understand material ordering process and the role/responsibility of our third-party warehouse
Validate pallets produced per production, consume materials into production order
Assist production/cooler in making any corrections to quantities for produced finished goods pallets
Various work investigations/problem solving, data collecting & work assignments for Production & Distribution Managers & Supervisors
Ensure physical counts of raw materials for inventory control take place and any necessary adjustments are completed in a timely manner
Cross train in other WMS roles to enable vacation coverage for the department without any degradation to normal business needs (receiving, G&S, etc.)
Assist operators with all WMS issues; schedule changes to meet demands, current tasks, demands, relocations, etc.
Promote a positive team atmosphere and champion the involvement of everyone on the team
Manage the inventory and disposal of all obsolete materials
Assist the Materials Quality Coordinator in managing the R&P Hold area
Assist in the training of warehouse personnel when required
Ensure adherence to plant standards and procedures (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, HOPE, Danone Behaviors, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE).
As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate and own the implementation and deployment of IWS system and its pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; Education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.