Inventory Coordinator

Job Details

Description

About 8th Avenue

8th Avenue is a leading, private brand-centric consumer product holding company, manufacturing and selling private brand food products primarily to retail, foodservice, and ingredient customers. 8th Avenue Food & Provisions was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings’ private brands businesses. The company is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (“THL”), a private equity firm.

Are you looking for us?

The feeling of pride you get when you see something you made being used to nurture the community around you is something you can’t replace. That’s what 8th Avenue Food & Provisions can do for you!

We are not only passionate about the products we make, but we also take pride in what we do! We believe it’s what’s inside that counts. Whether it’s inside our packaging or inside our facilities, you’ll find carefully chosen ingredients and people working together to make the best products possible.

We are a growing organization made up of businesses that produce quality products like Pasta, Peanut Butter, Fruit and Nut trail mixes, Granola, and a variety of other food products.

We’re looking for you! This is an exciting time to join our growing organization!

Position Overview

Position Summary:

Our Inventory Coordinator is a key part of the Plant Materials Management team. The inventory coordinator keeps count of our products via cycle counts, ensures that company inventory remains balanced, assists in maintaining inventory records, and provides the information to management and internal customers as necessary.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Coordinates the flow of inventory information between warehouse, scheduling, planning, and purchasing functions within the Plant Materials Management team

Maintains an inventory system to track product received, deliveries and adjustments

Performs inventory cycle counts, makes accurate adjustments, and reconciles any discrepancies in the appropriate systems

Prepares and completes inventory counts for month-end

Receives all incoming shipments, inspecting for order completeness and damages, and matches to packing slips

Performs clerical support work as needed

Other duties, as assigned

Education And Experience Required:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution

Must have experience adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers

Previous experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed

Preferred Education, Experience, And Skills:

Previous experience reading and interpreting inventory reports, sales reports, and packing slips.

2+ years manufacturing and/or inventory experience

Works well with a team

Manages time efficiently

Demonstrates strong organizational skills

Pays close attention to detail

Communicates clearly and effectively

Demonstrates professional and polite demeanor with customers

Physical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds

Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment

Must be able to work in crowded spaces for 4+ hours per shift

Must be able to bend and crawl for 7+ hours per shift

Must be able to climb ladders for 4+ hours per shift

Must be able to stand for 6+ hours per shift

Must be able to walk for 6+ hours per shift

Must be able to reach and grasp up to 6+ hours per shift

Qualifications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)