What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Control Analyst - Days position at Van Drunen Farms?
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!
As a global, growing, and vibrant ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world’s best companies, Van Drunen Farms and FutureCeuticals are always seeking positive and talented employees to help our company reach the next level. We provide a family- oriented company and an opportunity to grow professionally and personally.
Job Overview
The Senior Inventory Control Analyst takes responsibility for the arranged receipt of raw and work-in-process materials along with all finished goods material flowing through the Site’s Enrobing process. In addition, the Inventory Control Analyst works hand-in-hand with the Production Manager, Supervisors, and the broader team as appropriate. This position requires exceptional organizational and detail skills, a problem-solving approach, and a firm grasp of the production process.
Duties And Responsibilities
Collaborates with Plant leadership team to develop and maintain an efficient material flow system throughout the facility
Coordinate with Purchasing and Logistics teams to secure and optimize the shipping, receiving, and inventory control of frozen material
Responsible for inventory turns of all raw, work in process, and finished goods inventory as well as boxes, bags, and other supplies.
Maintain accurate inventory snap shots by conducting regular physical counts and reconciling variances and communicating these to the customer.
Responsible for ensuring that jobs are staged, ingredients and supplies are available and consumed in FEFO at the facility to meet production demand
Align with Customer and Production team on schedule adherence and communicate to business units as appropriate
Generate and maintain baseline metrics and reports such as: Raw material consumption and loss, packaging consumption and loss, throughput rates, downtime reports, customer facing reports and other reporting as directed. Provide this information to the Production, Site and Product Line Managers to report internally and to the customer.
Responsible for material paperwork flow to ensure accuracy with inventory, lot traceability, and shipping and receiving paperwork
Assist in collecting data that will be used for calculating Overall Equipment
Receive ICT’s at 3PLs
Attend and support weekly connection point with customer
Attend and weekly scheduling meeting to help ensure material is available for production
Investigate and correct Overage, Shortage or Damage (OSD) issues with CP warehouse/customer 3PL, and connect weekly with the Sales ASC to discuss past week and plan for following week.
Conduct regular inventory reconciliation with the 3PLs
Job Experience
3 years of inventory control related experience within a manufacturing industry
Knowledge & Skills
Takes an analytical and proactive approach to problem identification and solving bottlenecks with an emphasis on process improvement
Contributes to a positive team culture through personal attitude, providing clear and transparent communications, along with a desire to help motivate others in achieving a common set of goals
Must have developed listening, verbal, and written communication skills
Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to monitor/handle multiple projects simultaneously
Must be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
Strong computer skills including proficiency with MS Word and Excel, ERP experience preferred
Bilingual: English & Spanish preferred
Education
Associates degree - Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Analytics or closely related field (preferred).
Physical Requirements
The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions
No working conditions specified.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and technical skills required of personnel so classified.
In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do! As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world’s best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly, values-driven company, you'll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!
Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Company’s achievement as well.
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at recruiting@vandrunen.com.
Van Drunen Family of Companies may use artificial intelligence ("AI") in its recruitment and hiring process. To the extent AI is used, Van Drunen Family of Companies ensures that its use does not result in discrimination against applicants on the basis of any protected class.
Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any resumes, CV’s, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a submitted request and written search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran
- Shift: Monday - Friday 7AM - 430PM
- Expected Pay Range: $32.00- $38.00
- Bonus: This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Benefits Available: 2026-benefits-summary.pdf
As a global, growing, and vibrant ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world’s best companies, Van Drunen Farms and FutureCeuticals are always seeking positive and talented employees to help our company reach the next level. We provide a family- oriented company and an opportunity to grow professionally and personally.
Job Overview
The Senior Inventory Control Analyst takes responsibility for the arranged receipt of raw and work-in-process materials along with all finished goods material flowing through the Site’s Enrobing process. In addition, the Inventory Control Analyst works hand-in-hand with the Production Manager, Supervisors, and the broader team as appropriate. This position requires exceptional organizational and detail skills, a problem-solving approach, and a firm grasp of the production process.
Duties And Responsibilities
Collaborates with Plant leadership team to develop and maintain an efficient material flow system throughout the facility
Coordinate with Purchasing and Logistics teams to secure and optimize the shipping, receiving, and inventory control of frozen material
Responsible for inventory turns of all raw, work in process, and finished goods inventory as well as boxes, bags, and other supplies.
Maintain accurate inventory snap shots by conducting regular physical counts and reconciling variances and communicating these to the customer.
Responsible for ensuring that jobs are staged, ingredients and supplies are available and consumed in FEFO at the facility to meet production demand
Align with Customer and Production team on schedule adherence and communicate to business units as appropriate
Generate and maintain baseline metrics and reports such as: Raw material consumption and loss, packaging consumption and loss, throughput rates, downtime reports, customer facing reports and other reporting as directed. Provide this information to the Production, Site and Product Line Managers to report internally and to the customer.
Responsible for material paperwork flow to ensure accuracy with inventory, lot traceability, and shipping and receiving paperwork
Assist in collecting data that will be used for calculating Overall Equipment
Receive ICT’s at 3PLs
Attend and support weekly connection point with customer
Attend and weekly scheduling meeting to help ensure material is available for production
Investigate and correct Overage, Shortage or Damage (OSD) issues with CP warehouse/customer 3PL, and connect weekly with the Sales ASC to discuss past week and plan for following week.
Conduct regular inventory reconciliation with the 3PLs
Job Experience
3 years of inventory control related experience within a manufacturing industry
Knowledge & Skills
Takes an analytical and proactive approach to problem identification and solving bottlenecks with an emphasis on process improvement
Contributes to a positive team culture through personal attitude, providing clear and transparent communications, along with a desire to help motivate others in achieving a common set of goals
Must have developed listening, verbal, and written communication skills
Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to monitor/handle multiple projects simultaneously
Must be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
Strong computer skills including proficiency with MS Word and Excel, ERP experience preferred
Bilingual: English & Spanish preferred
Education
Associates degree - Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Analytics or closely related field (preferred).
Physical Requirements
The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions
No working conditions specified.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and technical skills required of personnel so classified.
In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do! As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world’s best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly, values-driven company, you'll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!
Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Company’s achievement as well.
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at recruiting@vandrunen.com.
Van Drunen Family of Companies may use artificial intelligence ("AI") in its recruitment and hiring process. To the extent AI is used, Van Drunen Family of Companies ensures that its use does not result in discrimination against applicants on the basis of any protected class.
Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any resumes, CV’s, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a submitted request and written search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran
Salary : $32 - $38