Inventory Associate

Location – This is a hybrid role, which means that you will have the flexibility to work both onsite and at a distance. You will collaborate onsite at our La Farge, WI office for 4-8 days per month, and the rest of the time you can choose to work remotely or onsite.

Employee Type – Hourly

Bonus – This position is eligible for a 3% annual incentive bonus based on cooperative and individual performance.

Safety Sensitive – No

Summary Of Role

The Inventory Associate is responsible for accurate and timely tracking of inventory between locations, weekly/bi-weekly reconciliation of inventories, and the month-end reconciliation to physical counts for assigned locations to provide accurate reporting on the co-op’s balance sheet each month.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Inventory Reconciliation & Accuracy – 50% of time

• Reconcile weekly inventories to physical counts across all locations and product categories.
• Maintain inventory records on a current basis to ensure accurate information is available to business partners.
• Coordinate and audit daily inventory transactions related to product movement across internal and external locations.
• Support accurate inventory reporting through timely identification and resolution of discrepancies.
  
  

Inventory Operations & Cross-Functional Coordination – 30% of time

• Coordinate and communicate with Production, Quality Assurance, Warehousing, Marketing, and outside facilities to ensure accurate inventory transactions.
• Partner with Accounts Receivable and Customer Experience to confirm customer orders, support invoicing, verify documentation, and ensure proper inventory movement.
• Process and monitor inventory-related transactions to maintain inventory integrity and operational accuracy.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to support efficient inventory management processes.
  
  

Process Support & Transaction Management – 20% of time

• Support inventory control processes and adherence to established procedures.
• Assist with inventory-related transaction processing and issue resolution.
• Contribute to accurate inventory reporting and data maintenance.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to inventory processes and controls.
  
  

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

• Participate in the financial reporting process.
• Process inbound and outbound Cashton DC error messages and investigate transaction failures.
• Participate in inventory counts at warehouse and production facilities.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable to ensure invoice accuracy.
• Assist with the development and review of inventory-related processes and procedures.
• Maintain inventory documentation and filing systems.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Competencies

• Minimum of a two-year degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field – with major course work or experience in accounting preferred.
• Problem solving skills and the ability to analyze complex transactions required.
• Demonstrated knowledge in Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Word) and accounting software required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Must be well organized, detail oriented, and accurate.
• Must be a self-starter and have a strong work ethic.
• Limited travel to other cooperative sites or training may be required.
• Ability to work all shifts and weekend hours when required.
  
  

Base hourly wage range: $19.43 - $23.55 per hour

This hourly wage range is exclusive of fringe benefits. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary bonuses. If you are hired at CROPP, your final base hourly wage compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience. Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that entry-level candidates to this role should expect to be at the lower end of the hourly wage range and hiring at the maximum of the hourly wage range is not typical.

Benefits

We believe when our people are strong, our mission is strong. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive and holistic Total Rewards package meant to strengthen employees’ and their family's total wellbeing. Here are some of the great benefits offered:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)
• Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Time Off – 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will.
• 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave – For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
• Vision & Dental Insurance – Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
• 401k – We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee’s contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
• Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
• Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Free onsite fitness centers available 24/7
• Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
• Financial advisors and seminars
• Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account
• Flexible Scheduling
• On-site all-organic cafeterias