Inventory Controller

Are you looking to catapult your career by driving high-impact transformation with household brands?  Do you crave an entrepreneurial, fast paced, and engaging growth assignment working with incredible people from across the globe?

At Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, we are excited to start a new chapter of accelerated growth as part of Froneri – a global pure-play ice cream leader. Come help us transform DGIC into the #1 ice cream brand! With nearly 100 years of winning experience in the U.S, a robust portfolio of powerhouse brands that consumers know and love such as Häagen-Dazs, Drumstick, Dreyer’s & Edy’s, and the backing and coaching of European-based ice cream experts, we know we have the winning recipe.

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, the Bay Area’s hub for up-and-coming food trends, our teams across our offices and factories are raising the bar on all things ice cream. We are investing in significant capital expansions to grow our Operations and Supply chain and are transforming how we work at every level to become agile, accelerate growth and elevate our quality. With a renewed focus on frozen treats, our tight-knit team of ambitious innovators are fully immersed in the business and encouraged to flex and make decisions quickly. We are committed to pursuing every great idea and delivering the best ice cream experience for our consumers, when and where they want it.

Unleash your potential at Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream and discover what a sweet career we have in store for you.

Main Purpose

Inventory Controller monitors and maintains current inventory levels, by completing daily recons of transactions and stock checks, assists with procurement queries and investigates PO receipts. Performs physical count of inventory and reconciles system stock. Keep records of all movements and daily reports.

Role And Activity

• Monitoring inventory levels – Daily recon of external receipts & dispatches against JDE / MES records, any discrepancies need to be corrected.
• Reconciliation and replenish LACON bin and backflush materials
• Initiate counting plan with team and update JDE with corrections
• Monitor ST & OT process, ensure all transactions are completed in full and balance
• Assist with expired and aging stock – daily action plan
• Monitor blocked materials, isolate them in separate bins and escalate to relevant team members
• Analyzing and reviewing stock levels, and communicate with procurement team – opportunities to reduce
• Monitor FEFO of materials daily, and feedback to shift supervisors on findings
• Execute daily TNT requests, update and track TNT status
• Purchase order queries – investigate and feedback or assist with resolution – share findings with team
• Daily feedback to supervisor and warehouse team on any operational issues and improvements
• Be certified on safe operation of all Material Handling Equipment (optional)
• Meet daily & weekly deadlines for reporting
• Attend site meetings – such as DRM’s
• Assist during site audits
• Create and maintain training records for Warehouse team

Measurable Outcomes

• Reducing trends of rejections from food safety and quality issues
• Hygiene, Quality and safety audits improving week after week
• Effective interaction with the production team
• Quality and improvement initiatives being implemented
• Reduction in accidents and incidents on a YOY basis
• Making sure all packaging is returned to the warehouse
• Ensuring all trucks are received in a timely manner, reducing demurrage
• Clean organized warehouse always

Levels Of Responsibility

• Service level to production
• Inventory Control
• Health & Safety
• Impeccable hygiene standards always
• All material handling equipment

BEHAVIORS AND CORE VALUES: Must consistently showcase the desired behaviors that represent our Core Values.

We Take Ownership

• Stay committed to responsibilities from start to finish
• Make sound decisions and get into the right level of detail
• Apply resources to initiatives that add growth, improve efficiencies, or reduce waste

 We Do What Is Right

• Choose transparency over convenience, even if it means difficult conversations
• Set clear roles and responsibilities, enabling everyone to exercise appropriate initiative and judgment
• Speak up when you see something that does not align to our values and policies

We Seek to Improve

• Strive to continuously improve and innovate to exceed expectations
• Value feedback from others and encourage open dialogue to understand how we can improve
• Learn from both successes and failures

We Are Better Together

• Ensure decisions are based on what’s best for the whole business
• Practice inclusion by seeking diverse perspectives
• Treat everyone with fairness and respect

WORK ENVIRONMENT

In this position, the employee will regularly work with and around others; in a wet and/or humid environment; in areas of high noise level; and around mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment. The work is fast paced. 

• Cold Temperatures: Parts of the facility, such as storage and production areas, may be kept at low temperatures.
• Requires use of cold-protective PPE.
• May involve standing, lifting, and walking in refrigerated zones for extended periods.
• Fast-Paced: Workers often operate under strict timelines to meet production quotas.
• High-speed manufacturing floor with frequent movement, line assignment changes, and tight production timelines.
• Standing for Long Hours: Many roles require prolonged standing and repetitive tasks.
• Repetitive hand and arm movements required.
• Must be able to stand for hours with frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Food Safety Regulations: Employees must follow hygiene and safety guidelines, including wearing protective gear (gloves, hairnets, etc.).
• Team-Oriented: Workers collaborate to ensure smooth production and packaging.

The position involves frequent exposure to nuts and other potential allergens.   

The pay scale for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The pay range for prospective employees in this role is between $55,000 and $65,000 per year, with opportunities for overtime, shift differential, cold premium pay and annual bonuses (variable depending on company performance).

We offer a comprehensive group benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, 401K plan with employer match and annual contribution available.

Visa sponsorship not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan and H-1B lottery registration) for this position. 

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.   

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000