Inventory Analyst - Kansas City, United States - General Mills

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW
General Mills is seeking an Inventory Analyst to join the team at the Kansas City Plant. This position will play an integral part of the inventory management of our plant.

The inventory analyst position will conduct investigation, analysis, and tracking of inventory to maintain accuracy and assist in decision-making in a highly cross-functional, interactive work environment.

This position will work closely with the plant's Warehouse and Finance teams to understand the operational and financial importance of ethical and accurate inventory management.

Broad sets of responsibilities include inventory discrepancy investigation and resolution, internal monthly cycle counts, plant inventory reporting, and audit readiness.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Lead inventory reconciliation and reporting through investigation, analyzation, and identification of root cause for inventory discrepancies.

Facilitate inventory management practices through monthly cycle counts, annual wall to wall inventory count, and issuance of recounts when necessary.

Provide monthly reporting to the Warehouse and Finance teams including analysis of inventory variances and trends.
Perform weekly activities such as reconciling differences between the warehouse management system (Blue Yonder) and the financial system (SAP).

Assist Plant Planning, Warehouse, and FSQ teams with inventory discrepancies and drive internal and external communication necessary to resolve inventory issues.

Assist responsible departments and make necessary SAP and Blue Yonder (WMS) inventory adjustments arising from hold orders, over/shorts, quality notifications, SAP IDOC errors, and other inventory driving activities.

Review and certify documentation and support of stock adjustments, destroys, inventory freshness, inventory damage, and other inventory records in adherence to internal controls.

Maintain filing of inventory paperwork including BOL's, miscellaneous shipping orders, quality notifications, and other inventory support documentation.
Participate in annual HMM (cost savings) initiatives with cross functional HMM teams.
Assist in maintaining audit ready status of internal controls through periodic review and self-audits.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
2+ years of experience with warehousing, inventory, logistics or other related activities
Experience with Warehouse Management Systems, SAP or other relevant technologies for Warehouse and Inventory
Self-managed individual with demonstrated motivation and initiative
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively interact with individuals of various levels and functions
Able to work safely and promote safety in the plant


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree (preferred in Accounting, Finance, Business, Supply Chain)
Proficient in SAP and Blue Yonder (WMS)
Proficient in Excel and Outlook
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Experience working in a finance/accounting/supply chain role within manufacturing


ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S in an on-going fashion. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for a U.S. work visa.
International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.


COMPANY OVERVIEW
We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that.

Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day.

We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together.

Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $ $ / Annually.

At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role.

The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc.

As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being.

We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks.

Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.
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