Inventory Control Supervisor

Role Overview

• Implement inventory controls in Indiana hub plants complying to the inventory policy and procedures
• Coordinates cycle counting tasks and ensure tasks are completed as required or requested to verify inventory accuracy
• Review and/or Prepare SOX controls documentation (Daily/Monthly/Quarterly/Annually) of inventory specialists
• Oversee and manage performance and operations of the inventory specialists in the hub
• Assist the plant controller in any internal or external inventory audit process
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies
• Ensure warehouse space is utilized effectively along with maintaining a clean and safe environment
• Monitor any inventory that is close to shelf life to prevent inventories from aging and tracks and reports monthly aged inventory
• Manage the transition process from one revision to the next, minimizing waste
• Manage movement of product locations to maintain the most efficient locations
• Monitor Review and manage that all appropriate inventory transactions are being processed in an accurate and timely fashion
• Understand and apply global planning processes
• Review the documentation and management processing of waste by the specialists
• Oversee the performance of root cause analysis of identified inventory variances and follow through
• Evaluate and correct bin capacity issues
• Partner with the Warehouse Management Team to identify areas of opportunities
• Performs job according to pre-established safety, quality, and efficiency standard operating procedures
• Attend required company meetings and training and participate in constructive discussion
• Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook
• Conduct self in the presence of customers and community so as to present a professional image of Hershey Salty Snacks

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in related field (preferred) or equivalent
• Previous inventory management experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment required
• Previous experience operating a Forklift
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required, verbal and written
• Previous experience using Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Previous experience using SAP or other inventory or warehouse management system experience highly preferred
• Prior experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kan Ban, FIFO, Min Max (preferred)
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
• Be a self-starter; ability to work independently as well as with other personnel and management
• Organized with attention to detail
• Understanding of OSHA requirements and safety programs
• Certified for fork trucks and stock picker
• Team building, decision making and people management skills.
• Ability to bend, twist and stand on your feet for an entire shift
• Exposed to food production environment and warehouse environment which may involve noise and fluctuating temperatures
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Candidate must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship

Benefits

• Proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training, in an effort to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service