Inventory Control Coordinator

Inventory Control Coordinator

Darigold is seeking a motivated Inventory Control Coordinator to join our Supply Chain team. This role is responsible for managing inventory across Darigold's warehousing network, with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness and customer service. The Inventory Control Coordinator will ensure that internal and external inventory reporting is accurate and completed in accordance with established procedures. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in inventory management and a strong commitment to operational excellence. They will be highly organized, detail-oriented and dedicated to continuous improvement. A proactive mindset, strong problem-solving skills and excellent customer service are essential for success in this role.

What You Will Do:

• Manage end-to-end inventory processes, including cycle counts, interplant orders, adjustments and reconciliations.
• Oversee third-party warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with GMPs, SOPs and service level standards.
• Allocate inventory to meet customer and commercial requirements.
• Proactively communicate potential shortages or issues to internal stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison between production facilities, customer service, and warehouses; manage third-party relationships and report performance to management.
• Provide financial analysis on inventory-related projects, operational improvements and ongoing operations.
• Perform administrative and operational inventory tasks, including reconciliation, documentation and coordination with internal teams.
• Reconciling and adjusting inventory, managing aging stock and coordinating with customer service and logistics to ensure accurate, on-time deliveries.
• Researching credit requests and submitting to management for approval.
• Resolving shipment discrepancies and generating required paperwork (e.g., COAs, BOLs).
• Serving as backup for other inventory coordinators.
• Processing inbound load paperwork from interplants and co-pack producers.
• Performing month-end activities such as audits, adjustment verifications and order status checks.
• Fulfilling and processing sample requests (e.g. product development, sales team, etc.)
• Provide weekend coverage on a rotating schedule.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 12 years of inventory management experience required.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookup functions).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits of Working at Darigold:

We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We're proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package that includes:

• 401k with competitive employer matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
• Employer paid life & disability coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Education assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement where it applies (up to 2 days/week after initial 90 days and approval by hiring manager and HR)
• Compensation range: $28.81/hour - $43.21/hour (individual wage based on previous experience, knowledge and skills)

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.