Specialist Inventory Control

.buttontext3bcdfbbb7f250738 a{ border: 1px solid transparent; } .buttontext3bcdfbbb7f250738 a:focus{ border: 1px dashed #327bb8 !important; outline: none !important; } Note: If you apply for a role at Hershey through our career's website, we may use technologies that use automation to filter your candidacy based on objective criteria. We also use AI-enabled tools that help us facilitate the selection of our future Hershey talent. These tools may help with activities such as matching and scoring candidates to roles based on requirements and scheduling interviews. These systems process only the information you provide in your application, including your resume, work history, education, and responses to screening questions. While these technologies assist with certain steps in our recruitment process and may provide recommendations, all final decisions, including those affecting whether candidates advance to subsequent stages in the applicant process, are made by our talent acquisition teams with meaningful human review and independent judgment. Depending on your location and the specific role you apply for, additional disclosures about our use of AI in recruitment may be provided to you separately. Specialist Inventory Control Posted Date: Aug 21, 2026 Requisition Number: 129291 Job Overview Job Location: Whitestown, IN The Senior Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for completion of the cycle count program, posting inventory adjustments, and documenting SOX compliance as directed by the Supervisor - Inventory Controls. This position is also responsible for other monitoring (audit) activities to determine whether the inventory management process is working. The role oversees inventory controls as they work alongside the people and processes in this area of the plant. Accountabilities * Assist Supervisor, Inventory Controls in developing, documenting, and implementing standard work practices for all raw material inventory processes. * Perform daily cycle count activities, as scheduled/aligned with the Inventory Lead, and post corresponding adjustments. * Prepare SOX controls documentation (Daily/Monthly/Quarterly/Annually). * Assist the Inventory lead and plant controller in any internal or external inventory audit process. * Correct any identified inventory variances and checks inventory levels on packaged and raw materials as needed. * Manages specific inventory locations to ensure inventory is accurate and ensuring warehouse space is utilized effectively along with remaining clean and safe environment. * Be a part of the physical inventory process and perform special counts as needed. * Identify and bring visibility to slow moving or obsolete inventory * Performs job according to pre-established safety, quality, and efficiency standard operating procedures. * Monitor that all appropriate inventory transactions are being processed in an accurate and timely fashion. * Attend required company meetings and training and participate in constructive discussion. * Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook * Conduct self in the presence of customers and community so as to present a professional image of The Hershey Company. * Proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training, in an effort to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set * Other duties as assigned by supervisor Prior Experience * Bachelors degree in related field (preferred) * Previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment required. * Certified for fork trucks and stock picker * Organized with attention to detail * Understanding of OSHA requirements and safety programs * Strong interpersonal and communication skills required, verbal and written. * Previous experience using Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, and Word. * Other inventory or warehouse management system experience (Lean Manufacturing, Kan Ban, FIFO, Min Max) highly preferred * Food Manufacturing experience a plus. * Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment * Candidate must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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