Sr. Specialist, Inventory - Germantown, WI

Sr. Specialist, Inventory

The Sr. Specialist, Inventory is responsible for end-to-end inventory management across the First Choice Ingredients Taste, Texture & Health manufacturing site. You will ensure accurate stock levels, material availability, and compliance with company standards. This role plays a critical part in supporting production continuity, cost control, and operational efficiency.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods within ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Lead cycle count processes, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
• Optimize inventory levels (min/max, safety stock) aligned with production and supply planning.
• Ensure proper stock segmentation (e.g., quality hold, blocked, unrestricted use).
• Ensure timely availability of materials to support uninterrupted production.
• Coordinate warehouse organization, material staging, and stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO).
• Partner with planning and operations teams to align inventory with production schedules.
• Track and report KPIs such as inventory accuracy, turns, and write-offs.
• Identify and implement initiatives to reduce waste, obsolescence, and inventory carrying costs.
• Support site initiatives related to inventory optimization and process standardization.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and audit standards.
• Maintain proper documentation and traceability for inventory transactions.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Serve as a key liaison between Warehouse, Operations, Quality, and Finance.
• Provide reporting and insights to support decision-making and financial accuracy.

We Offer:

• PTO and Floating Holidays.
• A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
• A strong sense of accountability you take initiative, speak up, and see things through.
• An innovator's instinct you're always looking for better, smarter, more sustainable ways to make an impact.
• Curiosity and an open mind - because you believe progress starts with asking, "Is there a better way?"
• A collaborative spirit you're at your best when working across teams, functions and countries.
• A focus on unity - with stakeholders and customers.

You Bring:

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field preferred but not required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing (food, nutrition, or similar) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control practices and ERP systems (SAP highly preferred).
• Very experienced with cycle counting.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and production conditions.
• May require occasional overtime or weekend support.

The salary scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant's job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. The hourly pay rate is $30.00. In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

About dsm-firmenich: At dsm-firmenich, we don't just meet expectations we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions every single day. Whether it's fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that's better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you're making a difference, we'll make sure you're growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They're essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement: At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work and that's exactly the kind of culture we're building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we're serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we're committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we're here to help just let us know what you need, and we'll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement: We're managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you're applying as an individual, we'd love to hear from you. We're not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.