Inventory Control Supervisor
The Hershey Company
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Bluffton • United States
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About the role
- Implement inventory controls in Indiana hub plants complying to the inventory policy and procedures
- Coordinates cycle counting tasks and ensure tasks are completed as required or requested to verify inventory accuracy
- Review and/or Prepare SOX controls documentation (Daily/Monthly/Quarterly/Annually) of inventory specialists
- Oversee and manage performance and operations of the inventory specialists in the hub
- Assist the plant controller in any internal or external inventory audit process
- Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies
- Ensure warehouse space is utilized effectively along with maintaining a clean and safe environment
- Monitor any inventory that is close to shelf life to prevent inventories from aging and tracks and reports monthly aged inventory
- Manage the transition process from one revision to the next, minimizing waste
- Manage movement of product locations to maintain the most efficient locations
- Monitor Review and manage that all appropriate inventory transactions are being processed in an accurate and timely fashion
- Understand and apply global planning processes
- Review the documentation and management processing of waste by the specialists
- Oversee the performance of root cause analysis of identified inventory variances and follow through
- Evaluate and correct bin capacity issues
- Partner with the Warehouse Management Team to identify areas of opportunities
- Performs job according to pre-established safety, quality, and efficiency standard operating procedures
- Attend required company meetings and training and participate in constructive discussion
- Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook
- Conduct self in the presence of customers and community so as to present a professional image of Hershey Salty Snacks
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in related field (preferred) or equivalent
- Previous inventory management experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment required
- Previous experience operating a Forklift
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills required, verbal and written
- Previous experience using Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, and Word
- Previous experience using SAP or other inventory or warehouse management system experience highly preferred
- Prior experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kan Ban, FIFO, Min Max (preferred)
- Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
- Be a self-starter; ability to work independently as well as with other personnel and management
- Organized with attention to detail
- Understanding of OSHA requirements and safety programs
- Certified for fork trucks and stock picker
- Team building, decision making and people management skills.
- Ability to bend, twist and stand on your feet for an entire shift
- Exposed to food production environment and warehouse environment which may involve noise and fluctuating temperatures
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Candidate must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship
Benefits
- Proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training, in an effort to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set
- Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
inventory managementcycle countingSOX controls documentationroot cause analysisLean ManufacturingKan BanFIFOMin Maxforklift operationinventory transactions processing
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailteam buildingdecision makingleadershipself-starterability to work independentlyability to prioritize tasks
Certifications
Bachelor's degreefork truck certificationstock picker certification