Job Information
Land O'Lakes Inc. Inventory Control Specialist-R-34582 Melrose, Minnesota
Inventory Control SpecialistThe Inventory Control Specialist position exists to organize and manage inventory movement to support accurate and efficient production operations.Core Office Hours: Sunday - Thursday between 7:00am and 5:00pm, this role may on occasion require OT based on the business needs.Salary is negotiable based on experience : $59,840 - $89,760The following are some of the duties expected of the position. The list is not exclusive, and other duties may be assigned according to business needs.Complete an accurate cycle count on all ingredients and packaging materials weekly.Communicate ingredient or packaging material orders to purchaser to be scheduled.Create Production Work Orders weekly once the Production Schedule has been confirmed.Validate product generation matches Catalyst records.Validate ingredient and packaging consumption matches Catalyst records.Correct Production records in a timely manner as needed.Work with Production Supervision to correct errors in Production records so that Catalyst is accurately maintained.Manage product going on and off the Off Grade report.Process Off Grade sales.Prepare Big Rocks Scorecard used to make process improvements by Operations leadership.Record and calculate cheese yields to analyze weekly production against the Annual Business Plan (ABP).Update the Monthly Waste Barrel Tracking report on Power BI.Other duties as assigned.Required Education:High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.Preferred Education:2- or 4-year degree preferred.Required Competencies & Other Skills:Strong computer proficiency particularly in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and JD Edwards/Catalyst.Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in a fast-paced environment consisting of email, face to face and phone contact.Ability to demonstrate resourcefulness, business acumen, creative thinking.Ability to work independently and as a team member to fulfill all job duties.Ability to deliver results and make decisions while juggling multiple and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.Excellent planning, organizational and project management skills.Able and willing to obtain forklift certification.Preferred Skills:Forklift experience1 years of food manufacturing experiencePhysical Requirements:Able to lift/carry up to 50 poundsFrequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movementsPerforming duties while wearing personal protective equipmentWorking in temperature zones that include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include areas where dust and chemicals are presentRequired to work scheduled shift which may include weekends, some holidays, and periodic overtimeAbout Land O'Lakes, Inc.Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities