Inventory Control Specialist

COMPANY PROFILE

The Plant Company (TPC) is a newly established business currently operating in its Phase 1 production facility. Phase 1 encompasses a 5 acre greenhouse facility along with a 1.5 acre production barn. This is a state of the art, controlled environment greenhouse for the sustainable production of tropical indoor foliage plants of consistent and exceptional quality.

We believe that "together we grow stronger", which applies to employees, vendors and of course customers. The four core values that identify this company are:

• Caring About People, Plants, and Process
• Growth Oriented
• Customer First
• "Can Do" Attitude

JOB SUMMARY

Employees in this position perform work in our greenhouse and production barn facilities counting inventory, processing, shipping plants, and other duties as assigned. This position will primarily report to the Greenhouse Live Goods Coordinator.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate growth and readiness of plants.
• Greenhouse inventory counts
• Hard good counts monthly
  • Monthly cycle counts
  • Frequent spot checks

• Receives and notifies appropriate department of hard goods arrival, completes all necessary receiving paperwork.
• Assists Greenhouse Live Goods Coordinator in preparing weekly live good availability listing for sales.
• Enter accurate and timely availability listing into required systems.
• The hours are generally Monday through Friday. However, employees in this position must be available to work some weekend days.
• Maintains consistent stock of inventory, notifies purchasing on items below minimum stock levels.
• Collaborates with management on developing and executing comprehensive warehouse plan for hard goods inventory.
• Makes recommendations on inventory storage solutions, with an emphasis on maximizing all available warehouse space.
• Assists purchasing department in maintaining vendor managed inventory programs.
• Provides inventory reports to management team as requested.
• Maintains, and reconciles as directed, accurate daily records inventory activities.
• Maintains inventory system.
• Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory.
• Assists with periodic physical inventory audits.
• Operates forklift truck when necessary.
• Performs other related duties as required.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Self-starter with ability to problem solve and good decision-making skills.

• Ability to perform basic math calculations.

• Ability to do repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and high-quality standards.
• Positive attitude and teamwork approach to get tasks done.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.

• Excellent communication skills with production, shipping, and purchasing department.
• Basic understanding of Inventory Control procedures.
• Proficient keyboarding skills.
• Extremely organized and able to work with minimum supervision.
• A flexible work schedule to include some weekends.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Associate degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience in an Inventory Control role.
• Experience with computerized inventory systems required.
• Forklift operator certification preferred.
• Use of computer software including:
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Bending, stooping, and squatting involved in the scope of role.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Manual dexterity as needed to operate a variety of machinery and equipment.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions, including humidity, various outdoor temperatures, and tolerate exposure to typical noises and smells associated with the greenhouse.

Must be able to bend, twist, turn, climb, pull, lift, and carry up to fifty-five (55) pounds frequently throughout the workday.

• Continuously (67% < 100% of the time worked)
• Frequently (34% < 66% of the time worked)
• Occasionally (10% < 33% of the time worked)
• Seldom (1 - 10% of the time worked)
• Not At All (0% of the time worked)

Environmental Conditions:

The Plant Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Plant Company is to extend employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Plant Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Plant Company is to extend employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.