Job Abstract

The Inventory Lead will manage and support all inventory control activities. Responsible for the coordination and execution of Inventory Management Plan and Warehouse Management (WM) system, including reconciliation of inventory and transactional management. In this role, responsible for the proactive execution of inventory control activities, analysis of current processes and costs, problem solving, and implementation of improvement strategies with a focus on timely and accurate transactions in a lot-controlled environment. Primary point of contact for all matters related to inventory.

Core Responsibilities: 

·         Act as subject matter expert (SME) for physical inventory reconciliation across Belcamp business, including raw materials, finished goods, packaging, and chemicals

·         Support Warehouse Management (WM) system within SAP ERP program through master data governance, reporting, transactional management, etc.

·         Execute regularly scheduled cycle counts (daily/weekly BMOC, monthly raw materials, etc.)

·         Directly manage inventory personnel who perform inventory tasks, such as cycle counts and segregation and labeling of product dispositions.

·         Support Outside Warehouse and Co-Packer cycle counts, as needed

·         Balance and reconcile physical, paper, and electronic inventory movement and tracking. Provide monthly reports to track inventory accuracy, trends, and process improvements

·         Support customer returns, including inventory adjustments and non-conformance updates

·         Investigate and resolve inventory issues in a timely manner to support daily production and customer needs

·         Support balance and reconciliation of Belcamp transfers and supplier PO’s

·         Serve as primary contact for Belcamp inventory

·         Serve as back up for Production Coordinator, Blend, to create pick lists for production orders

·         Work with Warehouse Office personnel to ensure smooth daily operations and outline process improvement opportunities

·         Follow all company safety rules in performing job duties

·         Performs other duties as assigned

Qualified candidates will have: 

·         Bachelor’s (4-year) degree in business management, operations, supply chain, related field or equivalent combination of education and experience also considered

·         Approximately 2-5 years of related experience in warehouse/logistics, inventory control, order fulfillment

·         Familiarity with SAP, WMS, and SFDC systems strongly preferred

·         Must be well organized person, capable of handling a variety of issues and assignments

·         Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

·         Position requires strong interpersonal and project management skills

·         Must be able to operate manual hand-trucks

·         Ability to operate computer equipment and work without close supervision. 

·         Must have the capability to independently process map and improve warehouse and inventory operations

Work environment:

·         The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Relocation Available: