Costa Farms
Greenhouse Inventory Manager - Asheville, NC
Costa Farms, Asheville, North Carolina, United States, 28801
Greenhouse Inventory Manager - Asheville, NC
The Inventory Manager will play a critical role in ensuring optimal inventory availability, accuracy, and alignment with production and sales demands. This role involves close collaboration with various internal teams such as growing, sales, order writing, and farm operations to ensure seamless execution of inventory management processes. The analyst will monitor inventory deviations, track production, and manage work orders while providing insights to improve operational efficiency and minimize disruptions. Responsibilities include: Perform regular inventory counts and add products to availability as needed. Collaborate with the Horticulture and growing teams to understand production timelines, growth cycles, and any potential challenges that may affect inventory availability. Address inventory deviations promptly, ensuring accuracy after pulling. Identify products for disposal or other corrective actions when necessary. Understand the creation and tracking process for work orders. Manage the dispensing of materials into work orders, ensuring proper tracking and allocation. Stay informed on upcoming demand and production plans. Monitor execution deviations and use them to forecast inventory availability. Identify items with low sell-through rates and assess opportunities for improvement. Conduct root cause analysis to determine factors impacting performance, such as inadequate spacing, insufficient PPP (Plant Protection Products), or incorrect grow times. Identify items that did not meet specifications and recommend actions to enhance quality and yield. Monitor for potential issues such as late ad items, overages, or seasonal challenges that require immediate action. Understand seasonality and ensure timely exit from categories to minimize losses and optimize inventory turnover. Communicate potential risks and opportunities promptly to relevant teams to support informed decision-making. Conduct site walkthroughs (from young plants to finished goods) to ensure accurate tracking and alignment with production needs. Participate in growing execution meetings to stay updated on growing protocols and potential deviations. Estimate the financial impacts of delayed or missed growing steps and provide recommendations. Share insights on the retail performance of products with the growing team to ensure alignment with market demand. Stay informed about the retail performance of products, seasonal trends, and promotional activities. Forecast availability to ensure alignment with sales and customer needs. Identify products that can be swapped between customers based on availability. Identify opportunities to maximize pack-out efficiency and optimize cart utilization to reduce freight costs. Collaborate with operations and logistics teams to streamline packing processes and improve shipment efficiency. Support the sales team by providing product images and other relevant details when needed. Understand the costs and tasks associated with inventory pulling, as well as other farm operations such as trimming and space management. Provide feedback to optimize operations, including recommending products for early shipment to avoid unnecessary additional tasks or delays. Additional responsibilities include: Availability for flexible schedule changes based on business needs (including but not limited to seasonal demand and additional hours outside of the regular work schedule, such as weekends, nights, and holidays). Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information or help as required. Perform additional duties as required. Qualifications include: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Horticulture, Logistics, Finance, or a related field 2+ years in inventory management, production planning, or supply chain roles. Strong understanding of language acquisition principles and cultural sensitivity. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in Spanish and English. Proficient in using technology tools such as Learning Management Systems (LMS), Microsoft Office Suite, and reporting software. Flexibility in adapting teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles. Familiarity with language assessment tools and proficiency in using educational technology. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work schedules as needed. Physical Demands: Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Work Environment: The role involves utilizing standard office equipment, such as computers, monitors, keyboards, mice, telephones, and other essential digital tools required for daily tasks. Office outdoors: Office-based settings may feature open environments with background noise from conversations, office equipment, and phone calls. The role may also occasionally require working outdoors in various weather conditions. Outdoor setting: Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including exposure to sunlight, rain, wind, and temperature fluctuations (hot, cold, rainy and windy). Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to employees. Strong problem-solving skills to address and resolve issues related to machinery operation and maintenance efficiently. Knowledge of horticulture practices and plant growth cycles is a plus. Ability to analyze production and sales data to forecast inventory needs accurately. Understanding of demand planning and supply chain principles. Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal teams, ensuring effective collaboration. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment. Strong coordination skills and adherence to safety procedures are essential. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently. Competencies: Inventory Accuracy and Management Collaborates Communicates Effectively Problem Solving Time Management Business Acumen After applying, follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on what's happening around Costa Farms and to start becoming part of our family. Come Grow with Us! Costa Farms offers competitive wages and benefits, including: 401(k) Plan Company 401(k) Matching Contributions Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Telemedicine/ Mental Health Services Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Pet Insurance Supplemental Insurance (Aflac) Growth Opportunities Challenging and exciting work environment Costa Farms Scholarship Employee discounts on plants Costa Farms headquarters also has: On-site gym with showers Subsidized on-site cafeteria, a quiet room, and indoor games Love Where You Work activities throughout the year This organization participates in E-Verify E-Verify Notice of Participation / E-Verify Aviso de Participacin E-Verify Right to Work Poster / E-Verify Cartel Derecho a Trabajar Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
The Inventory Manager will play a critical role in ensuring optimal inventory availability, accuracy, and alignment with production and sales demands. This role involves close collaboration with various internal teams such as growing, sales, order writing, and farm operations to ensure seamless execution of inventory management processes. The analyst will monitor inventory deviations, track production, and manage work orders while providing insights to improve operational efficiency and minimize disruptions. Responsibilities include: Perform regular inventory counts and add products to availability as needed. Collaborate with the Horticulture and growing teams to understand production timelines, growth cycles, and any potential challenges that may affect inventory availability. Address inventory deviations promptly, ensuring accuracy after pulling. Identify products for disposal or other corrective actions when necessary. Understand the creation and tracking process for work orders. Manage the dispensing of materials into work orders, ensuring proper tracking and allocation. Stay informed on upcoming demand and production plans. Monitor execution deviations and use them to forecast inventory availability. Identify items with low sell-through rates and assess opportunities for improvement. Conduct root cause analysis to determine factors impacting performance, such as inadequate spacing, insufficient PPP (Plant Protection Products), or incorrect grow times. Identify items that did not meet specifications and recommend actions to enhance quality and yield. Monitor for potential issues such as late ad items, overages, or seasonal challenges that require immediate action. Understand seasonality and ensure timely exit from categories to minimize losses and optimize inventory turnover. Communicate potential risks and opportunities promptly to relevant teams to support informed decision-making. Conduct site walkthroughs (from young plants to finished goods) to ensure accurate tracking and alignment with production needs. Participate in growing execution meetings to stay updated on growing protocols and potential deviations. Estimate the financial impacts of delayed or missed growing steps and provide recommendations. Share insights on the retail performance of products with the growing team to ensure alignment with market demand. Stay informed about the retail performance of products, seasonal trends, and promotional activities. Forecast availability to ensure alignment with sales and customer needs. Identify products that can be swapped between customers based on availability. Identify opportunities to maximize pack-out efficiency and optimize cart utilization to reduce freight costs. Collaborate with operations and logistics teams to streamline packing processes and improve shipment efficiency. Support the sales team by providing product images and other relevant details when needed. Understand the costs and tasks associated with inventory pulling, as well as other farm operations such as trimming and space management. Provide feedback to optimize operations, including recommending products for early shipment to avoid unnecessary additional tasks or delays. Additional responsibilities include: Availability for flexible schedule changes based on business needs (including but not limited to seasonal demand and additional hours outside of the regular work schedule, such as weekends, nights, and holidays). Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information or help as required. Perform additional duties as required. Qualifications include: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Horticulture, Logistics, Finance, or a related field 2+ years in inventory management, production planning, or supply chain roles. Strong understanding of language acquisition principles and cultural sensitivity. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in Spanish and English. Proficient in using technology tools such as Learning Management Systems (LMS), Microsoft Office Suite, and reporting software. Flexibility in adapting teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles. Familiarity with language assessment tools and proficiency in using educational technology. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work schedules as needed. Physical Demands: Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Work Environment: The role involves utilizing standard office equipment, such as computers, monitors, keyboards, mice, telephones, and other essential digital tools required for daily tasks. Office outdoors: Office-based settings may feature open environments with background noise from conversations, office equipment, and phone calls. The role may also occasionally require working outdoors in various weather conditions. Outdoor setting: Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including exposure to sunlight, rain, wind, and temperature fluctuations (hot, cold, rainy and windy). Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to employees. Strong problem-solving skills to address and resolve issues related to machinery operation and maintenance efficiently. Knowledge of horticulture practices and plant growth cycles is a plus. Ability to analyze production and sales data to forecast inventory needs accurately. Understanding of demand planning and supply chain principles. Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal teams, ensuring effective collaboration. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment. Strong coordination skills and adherence to safety procedures are essential. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently. Competencies: Inventory Accuracy and Management Collaborates Communicates Effectively Problem Solving Time Management Business Acumen After applying, follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on what's happening around Costa Farms and to start becoming part of our family. Come Grow with Us! Costa Farms offers competitive wages and benefits, including: 401(k) Plan Company 401(k) Matching Contributions Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Telemedicine/ Mental Health Services Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Pet Insurance Supplemental Insurance (Aflac) Growth Opportunities Challenging and exciting work environment Costa Farms Scholarship Employee discounts on plants Costa Farms headquarters also has: On-site gym with showers Subsidized on-site cafeteria, a quiet room, and indoor games Love Where You Work activities throughout the year This organization participates in E-Verify E-Verify Notice of Participation / E-Verify Aviso de Participacin E-Verify Right to Work Poster / E-Verify Cartel Derecho a Trabajar Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.