Champion Foods
Inventory Control Coordinator- 2nd shift
Champion Foods, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
Inventory Control Coordinator
Responsible for coordinating the inventory control process, evaluating inventory levels and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all inventory levels. Coordinates and communicates with both external and internal customers, vendors, carriers, and suppliers to ensure appropriate inventory levels. Performs analysis related to product hold locations, cycle counts, bills of material and QAD. Acts as a liaison between logistics, QA and production as it applies to inventory levels. Manages product movement and validates inventory levels as requested by procurement. Key Responsibilities:
Conduct daily cycle counts to identify and correct inventory discrepancies. Research causes of inventory discrepancies and report suggested process corrections to management. Monitor negative inventory daily and correct discrepancies. Research causes of inventory discrepancies and report suggested process corrections to management. Record and monitor scrap daily and report results to management. Monitor obsolete inventory and potential out of date inventory and provide weekly reports to appropriate personnel. Work with Quality Assurance in relation to "on hold" products including the reconciliation of electronic records and physical inventory. Responsible for follow up on items released from hold, reworked, returned to vendor or for disposal. Participate in physical inventory count in conjunction with Finance as dictated by business needs. Work with Logistics Supervisors to effectively implement process improvements to operational procedures in order to optimize overall location and item level accuracy while maintaining productivity standards. Ensure compliance with company, AIB, BRC, HAACP & USDA policies in regard to inventory movement and storage transactions. Validates physical inventory levels as requested by procurement personnel. Maintain thorough understanding of company policies and procedures necessary for completion of tasks. Communicates with other departments and companies as needed. Participate in cross-functional teams as requested to ensure best practices. Assist with other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
High School Diploma or GED and two-four years of college level coursework or equivalent experience Knowledge of computer and the ability to operate PC/terminal; specifically, MS Excel, MS Office Suite, Lotus Notes Minimum of three years of experience in warehousing or inventory control environment Minimum of three years of experience with shipping and receiving and warehouse operations Excellent mathematical and analytical skills Ability to operate MRP/ERP systems Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills Ability to operate warehouse equipment including stand up forklifts Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience with third party vendors Experience with QAD Working Conditions:
Exposure to warehouse conditions (variance in temperature, noise, etc). All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Champion Foods LLC. Champion Foods LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested. This company participates in E-Verify.
Responsible for coordinating the inventory control process, evaluating inventory levels and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all inventory levels. Coordinates and communicates with both external and internal customers, vendors, carriers, and suppliers to ensure appropriate inventory levels. Performs analysis related to product hold locations, cycle counts, bills of material and QAD. Acts as a liaison between logistics, QA and production as it applies to inventory levels. Manages product movement and validates inventory levels as requested by procurement. Key Responsibilities:
Conduct daily cycle counts to identify and correct inventory discrepancies. Research causes of inventory discrepancies and report suggested process corrections to management. Monitor negative inventory daily and correct discrepancies. Research causes of inventory discrepancies and report suggested process corrections to management. Record and monitor scrap daily and report results to management. Monitor obsolete inventory and potential out of date inventory and provide weekly reports to appropriate personnel. Work with Quality Assurance in relation to "on hold" products including the reconciliation of electronic records and physical inventory. Responsible for follow up on items released from hold, reworked, returned to vendor or for disposal. Participate in physical inventory count in conjunction with Finance as dictated by business needs. Work with Logistics Supervisors to effectively implement process improvements to operational procedures in order to optimize overall location and item level accuracy while maintaining productivity standards. Ensure compliance with company, AIB, BRC, HAACP & USDA policies in regard to inventory movement and storage transactions. Validates physical inventory levels as requested by procurement personnel. Maintain thorough understanding of company policies and procedures necessary for completion of tasks. Communicates with other departments and companies as needed. Participate in cross-functional teams as requested to ensure best practices. Assist with other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
High School Diploma or GED and two-four years of college level coursework or equivalent experience Knowledge of computer and the ability to operate PC/terminal; specifically, MS Excel, MS Office Suite, Lotus Notes Minimum of three years of experience in warehousing or inventory control environment Minimum of three years of experience with shipping and receiving and warehouse operations Excellent mathematical and analytical skills Ability to operate MRP/ERP systems Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills Ability to operate warehouse equipment including stand up forklifts Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience with third party vendors Experience with QAD Working Conditions:
Exposure to warehouse conditions (variance in temperature, noise, etc). All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Champion Foods LLC. Champion Foods LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested. This company participates in E-Verify.