Inventory Control Coordinator

Employment Type:

Hourly
Shift:

First
Work Arrangement:

Onsite
Position Summary:

Cycle count and maintain AS400 system inventory to reflect accurate on hand balances. Assists production, scheduling and QA by performing daily audits of ingredients, packaging, finished goods, commodities and label items for daily production needs. Investigate variances and report discrepancies.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform daily cycle count using the ABC method. Cycle count ingredients, packaging, finished goods and labels as directed. Make adjustments as needed to AS400 to maintain accurate inventory records
Research significant inventory variances by examining bills of material, receipts, shipments, transfers, production usage, etc. Work closely with various departments. Supply production department heads with daily progress reports
Communicate any variances to appropriate personnel while adhering to company policy on approval levels
Backup to enter daily production into Legacy ensuring finished goods and WIPS reported are accounted for
Auditing the NIL, PRD and 999 locations and correcting inventory in these locations on a daily basis. Count PRD locations and enter label counts into JDE. Provide daily listing of all drums and/or totes of batched product to production
Perform aisle audits checking the accuracy of each location in the warehouse
Investigates and reconciles customer shortage complaints
Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls
Other duties as assigned
Travel may be required
Education and Experience:

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
1 or more years of experience
Inventory and warehousing experience preferred
Knowledge and Skills:

Must be computer literate, experience in office software applications such as Microsoft Office and AS400 helpful
Must have excellent math skills
Problem solving skills are necessary, as well as good written and verbal communication skills
Capable of being forklift licensed/certified for sit down forklift and aerial lift
Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses.

We make exclusive products for the worlds most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves.

When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work.

As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there.

We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:​
Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees​
Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)​
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays​
Employee Appreciation Events​ and Employee Assistance Programs

Physical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.

Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required.

Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment:
Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.
Typical shifts are 8 hours per day.

Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required.

Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements.

In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:
Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;
Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and
Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.

Diversity & Inclusion:
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values.

We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.