Inventory Coordinator - Hanover Park, United States - Prinova US LLC

Description

At Prinova, our passion for food knows no bounds With a rich history spanning over four decades in the food industry, we have established ourselves as a trusted global supplier and manufacturer of functional food ingredients, flavors, and aromas.

_With CUSTOMER FOCUS as our central core value, we put pride in our work to ensure the end user has a quality product.

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• Prinova has proudly received national acclaim as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in 2023, a testament to our status as an exceptional employer. This prestigious award highlights our commitment to outstanding HR practices and appreciation for our employees. Guided by the renowned FISH philosophy, we prioritize creating meaningful work interactions, fostering community engagement, and empowering professional growth, ensuring a remarkable and fulfilling experience for our team members._

Inventory Coordinator

Department:
Warehouse, Distribution

Location:
Hanover Park


Type:
Full-Time

• Assists Warehouse Management team with inventory control activities to ensure products are received, moved, and stored accurately.

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

• Cycle Counts material in various warehouses and locations for accuracy, posts totals to inventory records, and resolves discrepancies.
• Process customer and vendor returns including working with the QA, Customer Service, and Product Management departments.
• Resolves inventory discrepancies such as lot numbers, quantities, bin locations, etc. as reported by warehouse Material Handlers or other warehouse personnel.
• Performs inbound receiving functions in database and confirms receipt accuracy by following procedures for marking and tagging pallets before inbound stock put away processes are carried out.
• Update Bin locations in database based on Material Handler stock movement sheets.
• Assists in the management of the Quarantine area inventory by working with Product Managers and QA departments.
• Operate forklift truck and stock picker to perform cycle counts and other warehouse duties.

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.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• One year certificate from college or a technical school, 13 years equivalent job experience, or a combination of education and experience.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
• Must be a good team member
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
• Ability to function well in a highpaced and at times stressful environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Familiarity or general aptitude for ERP systems is preferred

Travel:

• None

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• 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.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Work environment is normally in an office setting. Must be able to make frequent rounds in a warehouse environment
• Ability to view a computer screen and type for extended hours
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Other physical requirements include moderate standing and occasional squatting, bending, and twisting
• Ability to stand for an extended periods of time
• Must be able to wear any required PPE such as scrubs, hair net, lab coat, and facemask
• Ability to work above shoulders
• Other physical requirements include frequent squatting, bending, twisting, and bilateral wrist movement
• Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require.

Quality/Safety Responsibilities:

• All Prinova employees are required to ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense and food quality. (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA and BRC).
• It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with occupational safety and health standards issued under OSHA and to follow all rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Company to ensure that their actions do not impact the health and safety of themselves or others.

**The above description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities for this position.
Prinova reserves the right to change or assign other duties and responsibilities without notice.