Inventory Specialist - 3PL Warehouse - Tropicana Brands Group : Job Details

About Tropicana Brands GroupThe launch of Tropicana Brands Group represents an exciting fusion of some of the world's most beloved and up-and-coming brands in the juice category, including Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Dole, Copella and Punica. Established in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our new company blends the best of two worlds: one steeped in industry-leading expertise and the heritage of prestige juice brands, and another rooted in a true entrepreneurial, agile mindset.With a global footprint of more than 2,000 associates that spans North America and Europe, we are proud of our industry-leading capabilities in areas that include innovation, R&D, manufacturing, distribution, sales, marketing and nutrition expertise.The company's focused on the vision to quench the world's thirst for more delight and nourishment, while continuing to build upon the many important diversity, sustainability, local community and philanthropic activities that our people and brands have historically supported.Key Responsibilities: This position plays a central role in the overall control of inventory at TBG.The inventory control team member studies the internal processes and operations to identify inadequacies and recommends strategies and policies to resolve items and reduce risk.This role will work closely with and support the manufacturing, warehouse, quality, and finance teams to ensure company inventory controls around manufacturing, inventory management and financial reporting, are maintained to the highest standards. This role requires excellent communication and influencing skills as we continually strive to enhance inventory control & management processes through focusing on right first time.Additional Responsibilities:

• Daily review of Inventory dashboards and control measures, working with teams to ensure trends, errors and differences are investigated and resolved effectively.
• Daily SAP monitoring: reviewing associated trends and reduce/eliminate reoccurrence.
• Data Integrity: Ensure that all inventory movements (inbound/outbound) are accurately recorded and synchronized between SAP and the WMS. Complete monthly reconciliation between SAP & our internal warehouse management systems to assess data accuracy and work with areas to ensure discrepancies are properly investigated and resolved timely.
• Inventory counting: Ensure results of the count are compared to the perpetual inventory record, and any material differences are recounted, investigated, and reconciled.
• System Maintenance: Identify and escalate any technical issues with SAP or the WMS to IT support teams for resolution.
• Review and understand inventory control requirements and work to ensure internal controls and measures are in place to ensure compliance
• Develop and enhance inventory control measures and KPI's, review processes and routines to continuously improve and eliminate waste.

Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, Business Information Systems, or related field, desirable
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment in one of the following areas: Inventory control, Production or Logistics operations is required
• Proficiency in SAP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and reporting tools
• Experience in working with large data sets to problem solve and provide insights into trends
• Knowledge of Power BI to provide visual insights into data an advantage
• Experience with EDI system troubleshooting is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Trouble-shooting, problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Well-structured methodical approach to work, able to multi-task & prioritize
• Must have permanent, unrestricted U.S. work authorization (citizen, green card, or unrestricted EAD)

Benefits Overview:TBG is pleased to offer you a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, company provided life, STD and LTD insurance. In addition, you may also elect to participate in voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages.TBG offers a 401(k)-plan administered through Fidelity which allows you to contribute pre- or post-tax dollars and invest as you choose to save for retirement. TBG makes an employer matching contributions to your 401(k) account and will contribute 100% of the first 3% and an additional 50% of the next 2% for a total of 4% company contribution.This position is salaried, exempt with a targeted annual salary of $65,000-$75,000.