Inventory Control Supervisor

Position Description and Purpose:

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We're a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we're on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners.

Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.

Under the direction of the Director of Supply Chain, the Inventory Control Supervisor has responsibility for maintaining accurate accounting of inventory across all sites and supervises a team of direct reports. This position is a key member of the fast-paced warehouse facilities where we store, transfer and manage inventory on raw materials and packaging components in the food manufacturing industry. This position will be in charge of overseeing the input and output of materials and making sure that all inventory is accurate and correct.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads, guides, and trains staff on performing related work.
• Supervises direct team members across multiple sites on inventory cycle counts, reconciliations, and root cause analysis on inventory discrepancies.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize best inventory management practices.
• Understands how an ERP system works, along with associated tools (i.e. scan guns).
• Monitors and maintains current inventory levels: processes reconciliation and inventory adjustment requests, tracks and investigates inventory discrepancies.
• Performs physical count of inventory and reconciles actual stock count to ERP generated reports.
• Compiles metrics for inventory accuracy and cycle counts while maintaining proper inventory records.
• Communicates with appropriate teams on all inventory related aspects.
• Responsible for proper records on inventory adjustments via cycle counts, movement journals or transfer journals including product disposals.
• Leads Inventory Management such as re-labeling locations, trailers, and dock doors.
• Helps to continually improve upon inventory goals established.
• Performs routine clerical duties, including data entry.
• Occasionally operate a forklift in the performance of their duties.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned in a warehouse setting.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPENTICIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following key skills competencies:

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Analytical - Collects and researches data, designs workflows and procedures.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; works well in group problem solving situations.
• Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Bi-lingual preferred (English & Spanish). Actively participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Detail driven and a self-starter - Comfortable working in a factory environment.
• Computer and Math Skills - Must be proficient in Excel and be able to navigate Microsoft Dynamics AX. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to effectively communicate with employees. Ability to speak and write English (bilingual in Spanish preferred by not required).

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Occasionally work weekends as customer demands rise. Works extended hours to accomplish duties and responsibilities of a supervisor.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat or cold, and occasionally to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• 3 - 5 years of work experience in inventory control; or 6 years of related experience and/or training.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required, bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must be computer literate, Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• High attention to detail and data entry skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• General knowledge of manufacturing, inventory control and material movement in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Prior experience in ERP, experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX or SAP is a plus.

Compensation Range- $ 76,261-$88,000

Roskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and a 401 (k) plan with company match.

AAP/EEO Statement: Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran-friendly and equal opportunity employer.

We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer-from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development. Roskam is an equal opportunity employer.