Inventory Control Intern

Summary: Performs cycle counts, makes adjustments to inventory as needed, troubleshoots Warehouse Management System issues; liaison between Accounting, Purchasing, and Receiving.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform counts of raw materials, packaging, displays, baskets, pans, etc. using cycle counting, completing all necessary documentation and recordkeeping.
• Conduct concurrent pallet inspections as necessary.
• Document physical inventory of miscellaneous items in storage.
• Count inventoried and expensed items at various stages of storage/production and make necessary adjustments to Inventory.
• Analyze the discrepancies in Inventory and perform root cause analysis to determine if they are system problems or human error.
• Confirm setup and maintenance of all system settings required for accurate, effective and efficient inventory management.
• Analyze and resolve system exception messages, identify root cause and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor inventory flow and makes recommendations for added efficiencies and process improvements.
• Work with appropriate departments/employees to communicate and make adjustments to correct any Inventory errors, including retraining when necessary.
• Review incoming information relating to staging and make appropriate adjustments by coordinating with the Receiving and Transportation departments.
• Review documented procedures for all tasks, create new and update as needed.
• Adhere to all Safety and Food Safety regulations at all times.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:                                                             

This job has no supervisory responsibilities .

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:        

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Currently attending an accredited university or college majoring in Supply Chain or related field.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have working knowledge of basic computer operations.        
• Must have ability and desire to be flexible, to implement constant and evolving process improvements.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, speak and write in English, comprehend and compose instructions, correspondence and memos. Ability to successfully convey evaluative findings to appropriate parties for consideration.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to perform intermediate math. Understanding of basic accounting concepts.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to analyze and determine root cause analysis regarding inventory issues. Ability to make recommendations for process improvements based upon findings.

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 frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/ or move up to 50 pounds.  

Work Environment: 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate