Inventory Control Specialist

Position Overview

The Inventory Control Specialist will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining the accuracy of all inventory located at the Tropicale Ontario facility. They will work directly with the warehouse, procurement, production, and accounting to deliver accurate and timely inventory account updates. This role will provide direction to the Inventory Control Specialists on the off shifts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor all key functions related to inventory transactions to assure that they are accurate and timely.
• Monitors and measures receiving and warehouse performance for accuracy and timeliness of receiving reporting, movement and storage of material, and outbound transfers.
• Coordinate a cycle count program in a perpetual inventory environment.
• Coordinate the cycle count progress and results to identify necessary recounts and processes to be monitored and provide regular reporting on the results.
• Perform thorough research and document inventory discrepancies using all available resources to identify root causes and supply possible solutions.
• Work with key personnel to effectively implement process improvements to operational procedures to proactively optimize overall location and item level accuracy.
• Troubleshoot all special order problems at the time of receipt.
• Ensures receiving reports accurately report material received. Resolves discrepancies with accounting regarding packing slips, and receiver reports.
• Oversees the movement of material from receiving to the warehouse in an efficient, effective and safe manner.
• Become a Subject Matter Expert for Deacom WMS software system, creating and following SOPs as needed to ensure consistent training and methodology.
• Works directly with Quality to ensure inventory and practices meet SQF requirements.

Requirements

Experience and Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid Math Skills and measurements are essential.
• Knowledge of Computerized equipment
• Solid Microsoft Office - Excel & Word
• Proficient in operating forklifts & other material handling equipment
• Solve problems by gathering and information and evaluating options
• Make effective decisions by analyzing information and considering priorities
• Coordinate communications and activities among multiple groups
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Cooperate with others and coordinates work assignments to achieve team goals
• Exceptional Leadership, Interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must have ability to move merchandise, trucks and trailers when needed
• Communicate effectively with staff and customers
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Priority Setting and Decision Making
• Enter shipment information into systems, tools and database
• Must be able to work in cold/freezer environment (-20 degrees).
• Responsible, dependable, conscientious, alert, and safety minded
• Work overtime and weekends as needed
• Excellent attendance and safety record
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
• Able to meet physical demands in work environment as generally described below

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business Administration/Logistics recommended
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in similar field (Food Industry a plus).
• Forklift license required
• Demonstrates success in a fast-pace work environment

Food Safety & Quality Requirements/Responsibilities

• Adheres to all Food Safety/Quality SOP’s
• Accurately completes required Food Safety & Quality records
• Communicates any known or suspected Food Safety/ Quality issues to the Q.A. Manager and Department Manager
• Mentor staff for implementation of food safety and quality procedure
• Attends all Food Safety/Quality meetings to develop quality and safety procedures

Physical Requirements

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Communicates orally with employees, management, peers, vendors, suppliers, governmental compliance agencies, the general public, and customers by telephone, e-mail, group or one-on-one settings.
• Regularly uses a telephone, fax, and computer (E-mail) for communications.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time during course of work shift.
• Requires use of hands, speech, and hearing.
• Use of hands arms and legs to; reach, use tools or controls, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Lifting limitations for this position: 25 - 50 Ibs.
• Vision requirements in close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus as needed.
• Requires incumbent to sit and operate computer for extended periods of time during the course of the work day and the ability to proficiently use the computer keyboard for typing.
• Noise level for this work environment is typically low to moderate.
• Employee will be exposed to cold temperatures (-20 Degrees) at times.

Disclaimer

This position description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.