What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Clerk position at solina?
Primary Location : Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States of America At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a passion for food and live our entrepreneurial culture. We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient. Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America. By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, we make food matter for people and the planet. If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company, join us ! Solina USA, is a proud Solina Group company, specializing in the creation of customized seasonings and sauces. We take pride in our four strategically located production facilities across the United States which empower us to deliver high-quality, innovative flavor solutions efficiently to our customers. Our focus is on catering to Quick Service Restaurants, Fast casual, Casual dining, and food manufacturers, where our commitment lies in providing exceptional flavor solutions tailored to their unique needs. Solina USA has a proven national reputation of providing an exceptional customer experience by providing a high-quality product at a cost-competitive price point. We create dynamic relationships where our creativity can be visible through our customers culinary vision making “Food Matter.” SUMMARY OF POSITION The Supply Chain Clerk works with Sales and Production to effectively maintain the inventory management systems and assist in customer driven inventory stocking programs. This role will be responsible for actively supporting company goals in the analysis of business operations that minimize company cost, maximize process efficiencies, and improve the customer experience. This position will engage in cross departmental communication in order to provide analytical support for continuous supply chain improvement. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. • Coordinates production paperwork and production results and communicates with the supply team to ensure timely and accurate production reporting • Assists Ops team to coordinate plant service providers, including account review, special purchases and service issue resolutions • Reconciles negative inventories of finished goods and raw materials. Investigates and resolves any outstanding variances • Handles management of warehouse transfers. Responsibility for reconciliation once confirmation has been received from the outside warehouses • Works with warehouse to perform audits of daily raw material and finished goods cycle counts • Responsibility over the process of product scrap requests from Operations, QA and Warehouse • Works with plant personnel to trouble shoot any connection issues • Assures all scanning hardware is up to date and connects properly to the network • Assists corporate IT to troubleshoot barcoding wireless network throughout production and warehouse • Notify Customer Service of any sales order delays or fulfillment issues to ensure timely customer communication • Process purchase orders, invoices, and shipping documentation • Work closely with production schedulers to align order fulfillment with production plans • Investigate and resolve discrepancies in sales orders • Prepare reports related to inventory levels and supply chain performance • Track shipments and ensure timely delivery of goods • Communicate with vendors, carriers, and internal departments REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be: • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university OR 5 years’ relevant experience • Experience with Excel is required • Must be skilled in computer and software applications, which are critical in order to effectively, execute the job. i.e., Microsoft Suite, Adage PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Knowledge of supply chain process flow and customer relations from a supply chain perspective • Strong understanding of reporting systems and processes • Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams • Must display an aptitude and eagerness for learning and developing new business and technical skills quickly, strong problem-solving skills, show initiative, great attention to detail • Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment • Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY NO TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Minimal WORKING CONDITIONS Working conditions described here are representative of those experienced by an employee daily while performing this job's functions. • Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation. • May access and work in the manufacturing plant. • Required to travel. • May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands. • Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the plant area. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening. Solina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you have a disability and you believe you need reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call toll-free 1-800-461-9330. We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Solina designs tailor-made ingredient solutions for clients in the food industry, foodservice, butchery and nutrition sectors, excelling in perfected taste, enhanced nutrition and optimised functionality. Together, we cook up delicious, nourishing, and more sustainable food concepts. We've got a lot on our plate, but that's exactly how we like it.