Inventory Specialist - 1st Shift

Inventory Specialist

Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers. We manufacture and market Splenda, the #1 brand in the low calorie sweetener category and the most recognized in the world. We make coffee, tea and water taste better and help people live happier, healthier and longer lives by making it easy to reduce sugar.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Come grow with us! This role is not a remote opportunity, it is on-site at our Manufacturing Plant in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Scope:

The Inventory Specialist ensures accurate inventory by performing and validating cycle counts, researching discrepancies, and assisting in product slotting and organization efforts. This position combines hands-on inventory execution with growing analytical responsibilities, serving as a development role toward more advanced inventory control positions.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Promote and maintain safety standards at all times.
• Conduct daily cycle counts and record inventory transactions in SYSPRO or equivalent systems.
• Investigate and document discrepancies between system and physical counts with minimal supervision.
• Assist in maintaining the cycle count schedule and tracking count completion rates.
• Perform inventory adjustments following established processes and with supervisor approval.
• Support warehouse slotting and organization projects alongside the Distribution Analyst and/or Inventory Control Coordinator.
• Replenish picking locations as directed to support high-velocity item flow.
• Maintain clean and accurate labeling of bin and slot locations.
• Prepare areas and documentation for physical inventories.
• Utilize pallet jacks, order pickers, and, if certified, forklifts to access inventory and complete tasks.
• Contribute to warehouse KPIs by maintaining inventory accuracy and minimizing shrink.
• Communicate clearly with team leads, supervisors, coordinators, and other leaders regarding count results and trends.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year in a warehouse or similar environment with inventory responsibilities
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications with proficiency in MS Excel
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possess basic reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow counting, adjustment, and documentation procedures
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work with a team, and individually with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate and promote teamwork on a consistent basis

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to physically perform the functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
• Must be able to work seated using a computer and phone for long periods of time
• Must be able to work extended hours, such as daily overtime and an occasional weekend
• Must possess visual acuity to document company records
• Continuous walking throughout plant and distribution center
• Lifting up to 40 pounds