Inventory Control & Procurement Specialist

Officed at Fair Market LLC’s headquarters in Montgomery City, MO, the Inventory Control & Procurement Specialist for Fair Market & Supreme Cuisine is a crucial member of the company’s supply chain organization. This position is a strategic resource to plan, coordinate and control all activities related to, scheduling, buying, receiving, storing, and Inventory Control of all materials necessary for the facility to meet their repack, manufacturing and sales commitments.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Hands on management of inventory including third party warehoused product

Coordinate supplier development and partnership activities with corporate objectives.

Utilize supplier performance tools consistent with those used across the organization

Perform management level analysis on raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods inventory, including requirements planning, inventory rotation and turns, and aging/obsolescence risk mitigation

Coordinate activities involved with procuring goods and services such as equipment, tools, parts, and supplies

Provide weekly and monthly reporting on raw material, repack availability, packaging, finished goods, etc.

Provide proper classification of inventory segments and markets, i.e. Retail, Foodservice, etc.

Document training for warehouse staff to ensure inventory counts/locations are accurate· Coordinate and execute inventory cycle counts, and annual physical inventories as required/requested

Reconcile and investigate inventory shortages and implement counter-measures· Process and resolve damage claims

Establish inventory cycle count process in multiple warehouses

Develop relationships with key suppliers. Leverage relationships to provide superior vendor relations and cost savings.

Collaborate with repack group to ensure visibility to and accuracy of inventory on hand

Actively promote continuous improvement – identify and implement necessary changes Control process on inventory adjustments

Become proficient at using FreshByte Software

Monitor inventory levels / changes at third party warehouses

Perform root cause analysis with warehouses on Inventory Control issues

Interactively support procurement & sales staff with necessary product, customer and supplier information

Generate purchase orders as needed

Lead sourcing analysis and vendor selection process. Perform cost analysis and recommendations as required

Perform other related duties, as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

Broad knowledge and experience with Inventory Control for multiple warehouses MRP/ERP system experience

Organizational skills and attention to detail

Communication and interpersonal skills

Proficient Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel

Education / Experience:·

3+ years of Inventory Control experience required

Food Industry experience preferred

Manufacturing / Distribution experience preferred

Buyer / Contract negotiation experience a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired salary?

Experience:

• Inventory control: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Montgomery City, MO (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Montgomery City, MO: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person