Inventory Control Specialist - Refresco : Job Details

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it's what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it's our people's too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what's best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Position Description

The Inventory Control Coordinator is directly accountable for the accurate control of Refresco's inventory. Techniques such as cycle counting and adjusting the inventory on a weekly basis, the elimination of production shortages, and the verification of inventory at any off-site locations will be aggressively pursued. This role also participates in all physical inventories, as well assists with the goods receipt function for the plant. This position reports to the Plant Controller.

Responsibilities

• Perform cycle counts before and after production runs, as well as cycle counts for items on a predetermined SAP schedule.
• Ensure accurate postings of daily production in SAP and ensure process orders are closed in a timely and accurate manner. Reconcile finished goods production with inventory in SAP.
• Ensure that all relevant paperwork and system input is completed for cycle counts, inventory adjustments, and monthly standard loss tracking.
• Maintain and organize the filing of all necessary documents pertaining to inventory, which includes but is not limited to BOLs, Manual BOLs, Cycle Count Adjustments, destruction order paperwork, Supplier Claim paperwork, Vendor Return paperwork, Shipping paperwork, etc.
• Trend and monitor inventory accuracy and standard loss factor variances.
• Complete all reporting for co-pack customers (pay at production process)
• Track and manage aging inventory using periodic data collection and reporting processes.
• Weekly review of corporate Hold Log
• Compile, process and track destruction requests including final disposal transportation.
• Work with the Quality and Material Management departments to coordinate the final disposition of on-hold inventory; Ensure that all hold inventory is disposed of or sent back to suppliers in a timely manner.
• Coordinate Year End Physical Inventory process, properly documenting and validating accuracy of variance reconciliation.
• Adhere to the month end cutoff policy which includes validating that all receipts have been entered in SAP, inventory adjustments are finalized, system error COGI's have been cleared, MB5T transfer transactions are clear and/or in current process, destruction orders and vendor holds are in good standing.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by Plant Controller

Requirements

• An Associate's degree in Administration, Computer Science or Accounting preferred
• Prior experience in Inventory Control (on-the-job training and experience may be substituted for this requirement)
• Prior experience using an ERP system preferably SAP
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Demands:

• Physical: Continuously standing or walking. Regular requirements to lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight.
• Visual/Sensory: This position requires the regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment: Work and environment are very repetitive.
• Climate: This position requires the incumbent to have the ability to work in ambient hot and/or cold seasonal environments.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance 
• Life insurance 
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation 
• Well-being benefits
• Discount programs

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

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