Storeroom Specialist

Roquette is a family‑owned global leader in plant‑based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients. Want to help us make a difference? We use plant‑based resources to collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients that better feed people and treat patients. Each of our ingredients meets unique and essential needs, enabling healthier lifestyles. The Role We are seeking a Storeroom Specialist to join our Supply Chain / Warehouse Operations team. The Storeroom Specialist plays a pivotal role in ensuring operational continuity and efficiency across the facility through effective inventory management, material coordination, and cross‑functional collaboration. This position requires advanced expertise in inventory control, ERP systems such as SAP, and compliance with hazardous materials handling and safety requirements. The Storeroom Specialist serves as a key liaison between procurement, production, finance, maintenance, and warehouse operations, independently resolving supply‑chain issues that impact plant performance. The role is accountable for inventory accuracy, repair workflow management, process‑improvement initiatives, and training support while driving operational excellence across the facility. This position is located in Keokuk, IA . Compensation The current salary range for this role is estimated to be $65,000 – $80,000 . In addition, the position may be eligible for performance‑based incentive compensation. The specific compensation offered will be influenced by factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and location. What You’ll Do Utilize SAP to manage complex inventory transactions, maintain accurate inventory data, and support compliance with hazardous materials and regulatory requirements. Apply industry best practices in logistics, inventory management, and supply‑chain operations. Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve supply‑chain disruptions, urgent material shortages, and invoice‑reconciliation discrepancies independently. Lead root‑cause analysis for inventory variances and implement corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy and operational efficiency. Manage critical workflows including repair management, inter‑warehouse transfers, and inventory‑reconciliation processes. Ensure compliance with plant safety standards and minimize operational risks associated with inventory and material handling errors. Support production uptime by ensuring timely availability of materials and coordinating with multiple departments across the facility. Manage high‑value inventory and contribute to cost‑control and operational‑efficiency initiatives. Serve as primary back‑up to the Warehouse Supervisor as needed. Process emergent purchase requests and support urgent operational needs. Lead cycle‑count teams and inventory auditing activities. Coach, train, and support onboarding of new storeroom personnel. Drive continuous‑improvement initiatives related to inventory management and warehouse operations. Participate in cross‑functional teams focused on optimizing plant and supply‑chain performance. What You’ll Need Education Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field; equivalent experience in a corn wet‑milling plant or manufacturing environment may be considered. Experience Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in inventory control, industrial warehousing, purchasing, or maintenance environments, preferably within a continuous processing or manufacturing facility. Advanced experience with SAP or an equivalent ERP/CMMS inventory‑control system, including data analysis, inventory reconciliation, and process‑improvement initiatives. Demonstrated ability to independently resolve complex inventory, supply‑chain, and invoice discrepancies. Experience leading root‑cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurring issues. Experience coordinating cross‑functional projects with procurement, production, maintenance, and finance teams. Proven leadership experience in training and mentoring team members and/or leading cycle‑count or process‑improvement initiatives. Strong organizational, planning, and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast‑paced environment. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to identify trends, analyze data, and provide data‑driven recommendations. Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with internal stakeholders and external vendors. Understanding of food‑grade processing equipment and parts, mechanical aptitude, and compliance requirements for regulated materials preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and data analysis, as well as Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word. Ability to work effectively in both office and warehouse/plant environments. Supervisory Responsibility May provide training, mentoring, and leadership support to storeroom personnel and cycle‑count teams. Physical Demands Frequent standing, walking, climbing stairs, and work in hot, cold, and loud environments. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds and pushing and/or pulling greater than 100 pounds. Position Type / Expected Hours of Work Full‑time, day‑shift position, Monday through Friday. Additional flexibility in hours may be required to support operational needs. AAP/EEO Statement Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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