Inventory Control Specialist

Inventory Control Specialist Trivium Packaging is a global sustainability leader in metal packaging with more than 60 locations worldwide, nearly 8,000 employees, and an annual revenue of approximately €3.0 billion. Trivium serves a diverse range of customers in a variety of end markets such as food, seafood, pet food, nutrition, beauty and personal care, household care, and premium beverages. Trivium wants to shape the industry and has embarked on an ambitious transformation journey. In the near term, focus is on building & upskilling the team, deciding where to play & how to win, and increasing financial performance by executing the Trivium Business System (commercial, operational, and supply chain excellence). Sustainability is embedded in our materials and in our actions. Trivium has ambitious sustainability targets and focuses exclusively on products that are infinitely recyclable. Our company sustainability journey has been awarded with a Platinum medal by Eco Vadis, the world’s leading rating agent who allocated this award only to the top 1% of the >75000 companies reviewed. Sustainability is embedded in each and every function at Trivium, it's in our DNA. The global head office is at Amsterdam Airport; however, many people work in virtual teams from different countries. Our culture is results-driven, entrepreneurial, informal, and highly multicultural. Our people have a high degree of responsibility. The Inventory Control Coordinator ensures that all inventory transactions related to raw materials, work in process and finished goods at the plant as well as outside warehouses are entered correctly and verified in SAP/APL daily. The incumbent reports to the Production Planning Manager, coordinating closely with Department Managers, Plant Controller and Logistics Team Leader to monitor integrity of material movement transactions, identifying issues and correcting discrepancies. The incumbent is also responsible for the training all Team Members on correct transactions and processes regarding inventory movement and management. Essential Duties, Responsibilities & Accountabilities Ensures accuracy of inventory through daily review of inventory transactional movement of raw materials, work in process and finished goods are completed in SAP in a timely manner. Review inventory control and inventory accounting processes to identify areas for improvement and recommend/implement changes that will create a culture of accurate inventory control and accounting functions. Verify, reconcile and trouble shoot daily APL/SAP production and inventory transactions. Performs inventory analysis and reconciliation for raw materials, work in process, finished goods and work with all parties involved to resolve variances. Review production reports for accuracy of APL/SAP transactions, work with production departments on variances and closing production work orders. Act as a resource in SAP related issues and concerns and be considered the site expert in all systematic transactional activities regarding materials, product and consumption. This includes coordinating all training and retraining of related systems as needed. Organize and act as the lead person for the conduct of tagged and physical inventories at the plant and external warehouses. Manage and lead the conduct of weekly cycle counts at the plant and external warehouses in close coordination with Logistics Team Leader. Data collection to verify Bill of Materials (BOMs) include all necessary items and at the correct quantities. Develop and maintain good working relationship with all parties involved in the inventory control and accounting functions. Train all required Team Members on inventory and transactional practices. Communicate with management, purchasing, and production teams on all levels of inventory management. Backup Shipping/Receiving/MRO clerks as needed. Other responsibilities as assigned. Competencies Strong computer skills. Experience in SAP, Microsoft Office Suites, Outlook, etc. Good verbal and written communication skills. Strong math skills. Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time. Must be able to vary shift dependent on business and operational needs. Promote a safe working environment. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with good communication skills. Demonstrates attention to details. Proven problem-solving experience. Must be team oriented with good energy and initiative. Must adhere to and support the Trivium Packaging Code of Conduct. Education and/or Experience Five + years of experience in a manufacturing environment required. Two + years of experience with inventory management required. High School diploma or GED required. Associates degree or higher in logistics, business, accounting or related discipline preferred and can be used in place of manufacturing and/or inventory experience on a year to year ratio. Computer Skills Excellent computer skills with the ability to learn new or advanced programs as required. Other Skills and Abilities Employee must be punctual and reliable. Availability to work variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays. Other Duties 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. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel and talk or hear. The team member is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and work in confined spaces. The team member must occasionally lift and or move up to 75 pounds and frequently lift between 1- 50 pounds. There is no continual lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision as well as color recognition. Good hand eye coordination is necessary. Stand 91% Sit 9% Walk 40% Lift 30% Squat 20% Crawl 0% Climb 0% Bend (90 degrees) 20% Twist (30 degrees) 50% Reach above shoulders 10% Kneel 2% Work at heights as required Occasionally 1-33%, frequently 34-66% and continuously 67-100% of the time. This Position Requires Ability to Lift Up to 15 lbs Frequently 16-30 lbs Frequently 31-50 lbs Frequently 51-75 lbs Occasionally 76-100 lbs Not required Over 100 lbs Not required BRINGING YOUR TRUE SELF TO WORK To reach our goals, we know we need colleagues at all levels who are truly diverse in every way. That’s why we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people and It's business critical for us to ensure all our people have what they need to perform at their best and can be their true selves at work. #J-18808-Ljbffr