Inventory Specialist

Shank’s Extracts, LLC d/b/a Universal Ingredients – Shank’s is a premier manufacturer of vanilla extracts, other extracts, natural and artificial flavors, food colors, syrups, and sauces. Shank’s quality products are widely distributed to industrial, private-label, and grocery customers worldwide. We have an immediate opening for an Inventory Specialist

Available Immediately Upon Hire: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, EAP, ID Theft, 401K, and PTO.

Disclaimer: Shank’s Extracts manufactures various products that identify as major food allergens (milk, eggs, tree nuts, wheat, and soybeans) as well as several other food ingredients. We cannot guarantee you will not be exposed to skin and/or odor contact with these various ingredients. Your health and safety are our number one priority, and we will do our best to accommodate within reason.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

The primary purpose of this position is to monitor, cycle inventory, evaluate, improve, and control costs related to inventory, as well as provide retraining support to operations personnel as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts physical inventory counts and reconciliations, which include but are not limited to monthly scrap and adjustment reports.
• Verifies clerical computations against the physical count of stock and adjusts errors in computation or count. Investigate and report reasons for any discrepancies.
• Interfaces with all departments to resolve inventory discrepancies affecting inventory levels.
• Analyzes current inventory process and makes recommendations to improve and/or create new process.
• Using strong interpersonal skills to interact daily with all department managers to gather needed. information and improve upon (or create new) inventory processes.
• Verifies all supplier and customer returns.
• Update material lists in regard to rejected, discontinued, or expired items.
• Add raw materials and liquids from the lab as needed into inventory.
• Pull samples as needed and makes adjustments in the ERP system.
• Works with Accounts Payable to correct any invoicing issues pertaining to purchased raw material.
• Monthly counts of expense items
• Works with operations/warehouse to correct receipt errors.
• Run monthly inventory reports and communicate findings and trends with all department managers.
• Tracks issues to the incident report and meets monthly with management to review and make improvements as needed.
• Responsible for updating new finished goods in ERP system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL/SKILLS NEEDED:

• Experienced in the development, implementation, and process control of inventory of $8-15 million+.
• Will be able to evaluate and analyze the current inventory system and be prepared to consistently improve inventory processes, including the tracking of “scrap”.
• Managing inventory cycle count.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and an ability to interact well with all department managers and employees in gathering needed information to constantly improve and update inventory.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel/Outlook)
• Must have a strong understanding of ERP systems and exhibit a strong understanding of computers.
• Strong understanding of business processes, concepts, and terms related to manufacturing.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate well with others.
• Able to work as a strong team player in a group but also perform independently.
• Needs to be a ‘self-starter’.
• Detail-oriented, able to develop and extract reports from ERP system, and tracking information as needed and/or as requested.
• Strong troubleshooting/reasoning skills.
• Ability to successfully multi-task with good planning/prioritizing skills.
• Strong basic math skill
• English comprehension including speaking, reading, and writing is required for our business's necessityto ensurea safe and effective work environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of experience working with ERP systems and inventory control preferred
• Manufacturing background is preferred. Experience in food/beverage manufacturing preferred.
• Forklift experience a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasionally exposed to odor.
• Regularly exposed to heat or cold (warehouse not temperature controlled)
• sits at computer, stands and/or walks for long periods of time during 8 hour day.
• Some repetition in this job.
• Lifts up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Exposure to food allergens such as, but not limited to, milk eggs, tree nuts, wheat, and soybeans will occur.

Conduct, Quality, Integrity, and Culture

Conduct: We will conduct every aspect of our business with honesty, integrity, and openness, respecting human rights and the interests of our employees, customers, and third parties.

Quality: Shank’s is committed to food safety and product quality. We employ extensive food safety programs and controls at all levels. Our quality standards and food safety procedures are thoroughly being evaluated internally and externally. We continuously strive to improve our performance.

Integrity: Shank’s and its employees will not offer, give, seek or receive, either directly or indirectly, improper inducements for business or financial gain. Where information is confidential, that confidentiality must be protected.

Culture: Shank’s respects the cultural values of our employees, contractors, and customers. We also promote a balanced work-life environment. We recognize and celebrate our employees for their hard work and the contributions they make to our company.

Shanks Core Values:

ASPIRATION: Share a vision for achievement

ACCOUNTABILITY: Support company reputation

ADAPTABILITY: Evolve to meet business needs

***Competitive compensation and benefits package***

Shank’s Extracts, LLC d/b/a Universal Ingredients – Shank’s is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer.