empirical foods, inc.
Overview
The Inventory Control serves as a liaison between production, sales, logistics, and accounting departments, ensuring seamless inventory management operations. This role provides cross-functional coordination to maintain inventory accuracy, optimize order fulfillment, and support business continuity through comprehensive auditing and reporting functions.
Responsibilities
Inventory Accuracy & Auditing Conduct systematic inventory audits to verify correct product utilization in production processes. Identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions to resolve inventory errors. Reconcile inventory records against accounting systems and third-party freezer warehouse data. Perform product adjustments and communicate product returns, damages and discrepancies. Monitor and audit pallet/box transfers to ensure accuracy in inbound and outbound movements. Data Management & Reporting
Generate, analyze, and distribute comprehensive inventory, procurement, and production reports. Manipulate complex datasets using advanced formulas and ensure data accuracy through proofreading. Analyze the transaction queue table for errors. Adjust and make corrections as needed. Order Fulfillment & Coordination
Process all paperwork related to inbound and outbound inventory orders. Inventory Transfer Management
Process inventory movements for customer orders, raw materials, R&D projects, employee sales, samples, and testing. Ensure proper tagging, location assignment, and production readiness for all inventory items. Claims Processing & Resolution
Manage product claims from initiation through resolution. Manually enter purchase orders and claims not automatically captured by scanning systems. Adjust inventory systems and reconcile claim records with accounting documentation. Verify proper documentation and location coding for all claim and test products. Additional
Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Must have regular and punctual attendance. Perform all other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Skills and Abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). Experience with MS Dynamics or similar ERP/inventory management systems preferred. Excel skills include formulas, pivot tables, and data manipulation. Accurate and efficient data entry capabilities. Demonstrated Competencies
Strong attention to detail to perform audits. Ability to work independently and able to stay on task in a fast paced, ever-changing environment. Proficient and accurate data entry skills. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employee, both in verbal and written form. Physical Requirements
Office setting.
Experience
Minimum 2 years of administrative or clerical experience required. Education:
High School diploma or equivalent, or verifiable ability to perform essential job functions. Associate's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred. Department:
Inventory.
The Inventory Control serves as a liaison between production, sales, logistics, and accounting departments, ensuring seamless inventory management operations. This role provides cross-functional coordination to maintain inventory accuracy, optimize order fulfillment, and support business continuity through comprehensive auditing and reporting functions.
Responsibilities
Inventory Accuracy & Auditing Conduct systematic inventory audits to verify correct product utilization in production processes. Identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions to resolve inventory errors. Reconcile inventory records against accounting systems and third-party freezer warehouse data. Perform product adjustments and communicate product returns, damages and discrepancies. Monitor and audit pallet/box transfers to ensure accuracy in inbound and outbound movements. Data Management & Reporting
Generate, analyze, and distribute comprehensive inventory, procurement, and production reports. Manipulate complex datasets using advanced formulas and ensure data accuracy through proofreading. Analyze the transaction queue table for errors. Adjust and make corrections as needed. Order Fulfillment & Coordination
Process all paperwork related to inbound and outbound inventory orders. Inventory Transfer Management
Process inventory movements for customer orders, raw materials, R&D projects, employee sales, samples, and testing. Ensure proper tagging, location assignment, and production readiness for all inventory items. Claims Processing & Resolution
Manage product claims from initiation through resolution. Manually enter purchase orders and claims not automatically captured by scanning systems. Adjust inventory systems and reconcile claim records with accounting documentation. Verify proper documentation and location coding for all claim and test products. Additional
Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Must have regular and punctual attendance. Perform all other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Skills and Abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). Experience with MS Dynamics or similar ERP/inventory management systems preferred. Excel skills include formulas, pivot tables, and data manipulation. Accurate and efficient data entry capabilities. Demonstrated Competencies
Strong attention to detail to perform audits. Ability to work independently and able to stay on task in a fast paced, ever-changing environment. Proficient and accurate data entry skills. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employee, both in verbal and written form. Physical Requirements
Office setting.
Experience
Minimum 2 years of administrative or clerical experience required. Education:
High School diploma or equivalent, or verifiable ability to perform essential job functions. Associate's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred. Department:
Inventory.