Inventory Specialist- 2nd Shift

Michigan City, Indiana
Hearthside Food Solutions
Who We Are:We are Hearthside Food Solutions, a new kind of food company, and the industry’s largest contract manufacturer. You won’t find our logo on store shelves, but our passion for quality and efficiency is evident in every product we make.We are one of the fastest growing food companies in the US; Part of the new wave of American manufacturers and we are looking for people with the right stuff!Job Summary:Responsible for coordinating weekly cycle counts as well as coordination of month end activities. Identify root causes of inventory discrepancies and work cross functionally to resolve. Proactively work to prevent unnecessary aging of materials to prevent loss. Lead by example, train material handlers on cycle counting effectively and educate on the importance of inventory accuracy. Conduct regular cycle counts and update perpetual inventory.Job Duties:Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:• Point person for day to day inventory issues• Manages cycle counts for area of concentration: generates cycle count list, does daily cycle counting, and cycle count corrections• Root cause analysis of inventory discrepancies, look for solutions to recurring problems• Report back to production inventory transaction errors and return to stock issues• Track and maintain inventory accuracy in all warehouses• Update and maintain weekly tracking metrics• Account for all production batch tickets, check for variances/errors, and file• Respond to count requests from various departments promptly depending on priority• Run lot aging reports daily, sample product for evaluation, escalate aging issues to minimize financial loss• Process discontinued materials• Ensure accuracy of transactions• Manage the donation and liquidation processesRequired Competencies & Knowledge:Knowledge of:• Production and inventory processes.• Material handling, Receiving warehouse and flow of materialsSkill in:• Organization and time management• Data analysis and problem solving using defined methodologies• Decision making• Forklift operation• Work in a detailed oriented fashionProficiency in:• MS Office Suite, and Excel (SAP a plus)Work Environment:• Work is primarily done in an office and warehouse setting.• Frequent production environment exposure which includes noise, dust, moving machinery, fork lifts, and fluctuations in temperature.Physical Requirements:• Sitting at a work station for extended periods of time• Stand, walk, climb stairs on a frequent basis• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis• Climb on and off a forklift frequentlyMinimum Qualifications:• High School Diploma or equivalent• 2 years experience in inventory control• Demonstrated math skills• Demonstrated computer skills; MS office and email, SharePoint a plus• Experience with ERP programs, SAP a plus We are an Equal Opportunity Employer