Inventory Coordinator

Job Title

Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America's largest and most stable dairy cooperatives.

Guided by farmer- and employee-led values, we process and market high-quality milk, yogurt, dips, sour cream, cottage cheese, and more under our trusted brands: Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk®. Here, you'll support sustainable farming, strong communities, and the mission to deliver fresh, local dairy to families every day.

Role & Responsibilities

The Inventory Coordinator I is responsible for ensuring inventories are maintained and can support planned production and shipping operations to meet customer requirements. The Inventory Coordinator will report to the Warehouse Management Team.

Basic duties that will be performed:

• Performs cycle counts in a perpetual inventory environment for both Finished Goods and WIP. This will include blind counts, A-Z and with goal to deliver 99.5% accuracy.
• Analyze, research, reconcile, and process all inventory discrepancies/adjustments from cycle counts in a timely manner.
• Review inventory adjustments daily in WMS (ROSS/SAP) and perform RCA by reviewing relevant transactions.
• Maintains inventory accuracy by making data entries in accordance with established procedures for damage, over/under consumption or misplaced products
• Participate in customer and year-end inventory audits and support other UNC locations.
• Provide backup for other inventory control personnel as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates included Pallet reconciliation.
• Will be responsible for reporting cycle count results daily, weekly and Monthly to warehouse management.
• Ensure timely processing of daily receipts and alert Procurement to any variances to intended inventory transfers or purchases and close purchase orders or STO's
• Work with Corp distribution team to reconcile variances between NCD and any UNC Plants or 3rd Party warehouse.
• Execute local validation of raw material and ingredient coverage of Firm Production jobs 3 days out. Alert Production and Procurement and support issue resolution efforts.
• Development of Chill Capacity reporting process (daily and weekly). Will be required to work with cross functional teams (production, warehouse and QA) to define capacity process of current and future processes.

Physical Demands

Majority of time spent in a Cooler and Warehouse environment. Ability to operate standard office equipment (phone, fax, computer) as well as bend, reach and lift is required. Must be capable of driving a fork truck to move materials as needed. Must be able to operate scissor lifts and/or cherry picker lifts. Must be able to see, hear, sit, stand, walk, climb, and lift up to 55lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ GED and a minimum of one-year inventory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Attention to Detail

Preferred Skills

• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with RFD Scanning equipment

Excellent Wage & Benefits!

• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Personal time
• Company supplied uniforms and boots.
• Employees enjoy a low-cost share on healthcare premiums.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay: $21-$24 per hour*

* The salary range listed for this position represents the good faith and reasonable minimum and maximum pay for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, training, knowledge, education, and overall qualifications. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

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