Inventory Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Tasty Brands is a well-established, rapidly growing national company focused on providing great-tasting, nutritious food for K12 school foodservice customers and private brands of select retailers. Emphasizing collaboration, best practices, and continuous improvement, we seek individuals who want to build a long-term career and be part of a successful story. Our most successful people are self-starters, work well with others, see the big picture, and enjoy winning.

We have an exceptional team of motivated professionals who work well together in a fun, team-spirited environment. Our mission is guided by our core values – urgency, accountability, proactivity, teamwork, and integrity. We are looking for the next “great fit” to join our expanding team!

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Inventory Specialist to manage and maintain accurate inventory records, oversee stock levels, and support the smooth flow of goods through our warehouse or 3PL. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and comfortable working with both physical stock and inventory management systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels across all locations
• Conduct regular physical counts and cycle counts, reconciling discrepancies
• Roll production on meats, cheese, raw materials daily to ensure accuracy
• Review open purchase order vs received inventory
• Track yield by item or program
• Use inventory management software (e.g., ERP, WMS) to track stock movement
• Identify and report slow-moving, excess, or obsolete inventory
• Generate inventory reports and analyze trends to support purchasing decisions
• Coordinate with purchasing, sales, and warehouse teams to prevent stockouts or overstock
• Flag raw materials with no usage 30+ days
• Leverage AI to drive efficiency or improvements
• Able to lead and facilitate multiple Teams meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 3–5 years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or a related field
• Proficiency with inventory management software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, Business Central, SAP, NetSuite, QuickBooks)
• Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma inventory practices