Inventory Manager

– The Senior Manager of Inventory will be responsible for managing all inbound shipments, and keeping the data needed for decision making in all inventories related areas up to date.

Accountabilities:

– Coordinate a perpetual inventory environment to maintain accurate item inventory at the location level
– True-up ingredient inventory in production and WoW when bins are verified empty
– Organize and complete physical counts at least once per year
– Ensure production, inventory, and accounting systems are all accurate
– Document inventory discrepancies and perform thorough research using all available resources to report root causes and possible solutions to supervisor
– Inform supervisor of any potential inventory issues, including FIFO order
– Organize inventory receipt, storage, and movement
– Work with supervisor and other key personnel to manage and optimize inventory storage locations
– Work with internal customers to resolve inventory questions and issues
– Manage the ordering and inventory needs of products produced by Consumers, Ameri-Pac and Cogent
– Ensure FIFO use patterns are followed
– Lead small item repackaging when needed to ensure inventory is ready to go
– Inform supervisor of any bin changes or maintenance issues
– Coordinate a cycle count program with the inventory team in a perpetual inventory environment to maintain accurate item inventory at the location level and provide weekly reports on the results
– Ensure use of the Center card to submit expenses in accordance with the Spending policy

Qualifications:
– Ability to effectively work as a member of a team
– Ability to respect and follow direction of superior
– Uncompromising integrity

Other Qualifications:

Required educations
– Bachelor’s degree in business management or supply chain related field

Required work experiences
– 3+ years’ of purchasing experience in animal nutrition or 3+ years’ of purchasing experience in a related industry with strong knowledge of the livestock industry and nutrition