Manager, Inventory Controls

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Position Summary:
The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for providing inventory control leadership to support manufacturing operations. Responsibilities includes accurate control of all raw material inventory, cycle counts, physical counts, production planning, deployment, inventory reconciliation, item set-up, MRP and O&D requests. Responsible to lead the activities of the Inventory Coordinators to ensure effective use of resources with a focus on inventory accuracy and customer service. This position provides support to other departments such as Accounting, FSQ, Corporate Marketing, Buyers and the Distribution Center supporting inventory related issues. The Inventory Manager maintains and improves the integrity of the inventory processes and systems, proactively monitors key indicators and audits activities against Standard Operating Procedures.
Essential Duties:
Compares forecasted quantities, production scheduled quantities, and sales information against raw material to confirm that delivery requirements on raw material meet weekly production timing while staying within appropriate inventory levels Monitors MRP and identify what purchase order quantities to create and timing of delivery for raw materials and packaging Understands the manufacturing process to assist in identifying problems and issues with materials and production schedules Reviews existing inventory items and suggests improvements for reducing or consolidating components Daily review and monitoring of silo activity to ensure proper inventory levels are maintained with minimal negative impact to daily production Develops daily/weekly schedule for railcar soda delivery Tracks and records railcar inventory adjustment (+/-) Schedules annual silo calibrations and cleanouts Reviews, manages, and adjusts for expiring items Manages internal monthly cycle counts/Quarterly cycle counts with KPMG Fills in during absences or assistance for inventory coordinators Reviews safety stock quantities of each item periodically to ensure appropriate levels are set and maintained in GP Reviews and calculate supplier quantity splits based on agreed upon contracts Builds supplier orders to meet best pricing while maintaining raw material inventory targets Performs new item set-up in JDE for all raw material, packaging, and Finished Good items Notifies lead time changes to production control assistant for updates to supplier database Establishes trusted relationships with suppliers to ensure quality service and cost-effective deals Assists with all other duties as requested or assigned by the Plant Manager Inventory Change Control: Raw material change control which includes assisting the Purchasing group regarding label and other packaging changes defined by the Marketing or LAP group or formula changes defined by the R&D group Leads others in safe work practices
Minimum Formal Education:
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent, Degree Preferred
Additional information:

• Attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures precisely and consistently
• Maintains a positive attitude
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Minimum Qualifications - Education, Skills & Abilities:
Preferred
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Atomic PKMS
Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, specifically MS Excel, as well as Vicinity, Rockysoft and JDE
• Able to communicate clearly with written and verbal communications
• Ability to participate in a team environment
• Must be proficient in math (including rates, ratios, percentages, and able to draw and interpret graphs)
• Ability to be detail orientated with strong clerical skills
• Proven organizational skills and data entry skills
• Ability to apply a common- sense approach and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form
• Must possess ability to supervise, counsel and work professionally with department personnel and peers.
• Ability to perform cognitive tasks

Organizational Relationships:
Safety, Food Safety and Quality, Manufacturing (Receiving, Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Shipping), Purchasing, Distribution Center, Human Resources, Accounting, Vendors/Suppliers, B&G Corporate Purchasing, Marketing, Operation Planning, other B&G Departments and Facilities, Third Party Auditors, Contractors
Supervisory/Functional Management Requirements:
Manages more than one function with supervisory responsibility and budget responsibilities
List titles and grade levels of direct reports:

• Directly supervises 3 employees

Working Conditions & Physical Demands: Standard manufacturing/office environment, percentage of required travel, physical demands (ability to lift, climb, stand, etc.)
Company Expectation:

• Demonstrates an understanding of, and adherence to Company's Mission & Values
• Conduct reflects the Company's values and a commitment to the expected conduct
• Dependable and good attendance
• Ability to work well and communicate with all employees

Work Traits:

• Exhibits a professional appearance at all times in the work environment. As a representative of B&G Foods, a pleasant demeanor and professional communication style is required.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills to visitors and co-workers.

• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own attendance and tardiness.
• Actively seeks to learn the department's processes and participates in improving them to meet the customer/vendor focus.
• Demonstrates good communication skills including written, verbal, nonverbal (body language) and interpersonal manners.
• Demonstrates awareness and application of all safety procedures while on duty. Demonstrates ability and willingness to plan and coordinate the work so as to accomplish required tasks accurately.

Physical Demand Characteristics: Sedentary - Light - Lifts 10 lbs. or less frequently; lifts 25 lbs. occasionally. Walks and/or stands most of the day. Bends and stoops frequently. May push/pull equipment, carts, etc. on a regular basis.
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the above job.
While performing the responsibilities of the above job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment: While performing the responsibilities of the above job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
AAP EEO Statement
Clabber Girl is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other legally protected category. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Equal Employment Opportunity:
B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.