What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Associate position at Briess Industries?
Since 1876, Briess Industries has been a proud, familyâowned leader in malted barley and natural specialty food ingredients. Our culture is built on teamwork, respect, and genuine care for the people who make our success possible. Â If youâre ready for a stable career, handsâon work, and a place that invests in your success â this is your opportunity.
Weâre growing â and weâre looking for a motivated individual to join our Inventory Team in Chilton, WI. Â
â What Youâll Do
As a Inventory Associate, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate inventory records that support our production and sales operations. This position works closely with multiple departments and plant locations to ensure inventory accuracy, data integrity, and timely reporting. The Inventory Associate's typical job duties include: Â I
- Perform cycle counts across all locations, reconcile discrepancies, and accurately record updates in Microsoft Business Central.
- Complete monthâend inventory reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Research and resolve inventory-related questions or discrepancies.
- Support annual inventory and financial audits as needed.
- Partner with crossâfunctional teams to provide inventory and master data insights.
- Serve as backup coverage for other Inventory Team Members when needed (may include fullâday coverage).
- Assist plant locations with traceability exercises and provide documentation for tracing or recall activities.
- Manage and maintain master data, including item setup and ongoing updates.
- Receive Inventory of purchased grain into Microsoft Business Central from the WY location.
- Record grain consumption for railcar transfers between WY and MAN locations.
- Support plant personnel with production-related data entry issues that impact inventory accuracy and respond to ERP help tickets.
- Coordinate and enter daily inventory transfers between plants and warehouses for assigned sites.
- Track inâtransit transload inventory and record related transactions in Microsoft Business Central.
- Update and maintain inventory-related Excel spreadsheets and Power BI reports (production, usage, inventory levels, etc.).
- Adhere to all safety, sanitation, GMP, government, and company policies.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
đ§ŠÂ What You Bring
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous inventory experience and/or related training preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience with Microsoft Business Central is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail, data accuracy, and mathematical skills.
- Proven problemâsolving ability and selfâmotivation.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as a team player with a positive attitude.
đ Your Benefits
Briess offers a generous, comprehensive benefits package, including:
Health Insurance
- Effective the 1st of the month after 60 days
- PPO plan with low deductibles: $250 single / $500 family
- Weekly cost: Single $30 ⢠Limited Family $45 ⢠Family $52
Dental & Vision Insurance
- Both included with medical â no extra weekly premium!
- Dental Details: Â a $25/a year deductible% Basic / 50% Major / Orthodontics (up to age 19)
- Vision Details: Â In-Network Coverage includes $0 Exam / $130 Allowance for Frames / $0 Lenses / $120 Allowance for Contact Lenses
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Medical FSA up to $3,400 / Dependent Care up to $7,500
- $450 company contribution after 1 year
ShortâTerm Disability
- $500 per week for up to 26 weeks
Life Insurance
- $25,000 life $25,000 AD&D
Paid Time Off
- 1 week vacation in first year (prorated)
- Additional weeks at 2, 7, 12, and 18 years
- 10 paid holidays, total (includes 1 personal day)
Retirement Programs
401(k):
- 100% match on first 3% 50% match on next 2%
- Eligible first quarter after 2 months
Profit Sharing:
- 5% contribution into your 401(k)
- Eligible to earn first quarter after 1 year of service
đą Grow With Us
Weâre proud of our history, but even more excited about our future â and we want you to be part of it. If youâre dependable, safetyâfocused, and eager to learn, youâll find a longâterm home at Briess.
đ Apply today and join the Briess Team!
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