Associate-Inventory Control

Reser’s Fine Foods – Job Description

Title: Inventory Control Associate

Location: Production

Reports to: Distribution Center Assistant Manager or Warehouse Manager

Classification: Non-Exempt

General Summary

Maintains accurate inventory of raw materials and finished goods.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct daily and monthly cycle counts for raw materials and finished goods.
• Investigate all inventory variances (losses and gains) from reports like Inventory Variance Report and reconcile discrepancies.
• Ensure counts are documented and variances reported promptly.
• Ensures inventory variances are reconciled.
• Balances the month-end inventory for raw packaging and intermediates.
• Collaborate with production and shipping to resolve finished goods variances.
• File copies of adjustment reports with cycle count sheets for audit compliance.
• Maintain documentation for QA and purchasing collaboration.
• Is responsible for placing products on logical holds.
• Works with production on finished good variances.
  
  

Job Specifications

• 2 years ERP, or inventory related experience is required.
• Food industry experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic PC and 10-key skills are required.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English and be understood.
• English/Spanish bilingual is a plus.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based upon production demand.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Office and warehouse environment.
• The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from 25°F to 110°F.
• Repetitive lifting, kneeling, and bending with packages in excess of 35 lbs is required.
• Requires walking and standing for long periods of time.
• Flexible schedule and hours based on business needs.
• Production demands may require overtime and/or evening or weekend scheduling.