Inventory Administrative Coordinator

What is the Job Purpose
Performs the clerical and administrative tasks associated with the shipments and inventory of products including report writing record keeping and a variety of other activities to ensure that shipping has support.

Shift:

Day: 7am - 3:30 pm - Monday - Friday

Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Inventory Administrative Coordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy and integrity within our facility. This role operates on a Day shift basis (Subject to change based on business need) and plays a crucial part in our daily operations with a primary focus on SAP transactions related to our Production Scheduling process for Semi-finished goods. The Inventory Controller will work closely with logistics production and quality teams to ensure seamless inventory flow and control.

Key Responsibilities:

SAP:

• Generate/Post Production of batch meal and kibble using PI Sheets (BM/EX)

• Process scrap and regrind materials.

• Manage BM/EX Process Orders and Create POs for Schedule and equipment exceptions (unplanned production or machine changes).

• Investigate/ escalate large inventory variances of batch meal and kibble (BM/EX).

• Monitor and resolve Consumption errors (COGIs).

• Ensure compliance with cycle count inventory execution and generate PI count sheets.

• Maintain stock balance between SAP and Blue Yonder.

• Inventory and Cycle Counting:

• Conduct daily weekly and monthly cycle counts including physical yard audits Red Zone Mill Dry Packaging and COEX counts.

• Perform daily reviews of inventory and check Raw and Pack materials in SAP.

• Validate batch data in SAP before transactions.

• Follow up on large inventory transactions and process confirmations.

• Daily Operations & Reporting:

• Participate in daily logistics huddles and production reviews.

• Check and update the daily plant status in SAP.

• Communicate with Mill and Red Zone Operators.

• Participate in periodic blocked stock review meetings.

• Quality & Waste Management:

• Coordinate quality hold status verifications and sample requests.

• Organize the disposal of liquid waste and serve as a point of contact for waste management vendors.

• Assist with annual waste audits.

• Yard and Equipment Maintenance:

• Conduct yard audits to action idle trailers and manage held materials.

• Coordinate with vendors for equipment maintenance including slurry tank repairs tank cleaning and rail car service.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in an inventory control or a similar role.

• Strong understanding of inventory management principles.

• Experience with ERP systems is required; proficiency in SAP is highly desirable.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Willingness and ability to work 8-hour rotating shifts including days and nights.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of inventory control principles

• Experience working with vendors and carriers

• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP and WMS systems such as Red Prairie

• 3 years of manufacturing or warehousing experience

• 2years of work experience within a technical and/or trade discipline

What can you expect from Mars

• Work with over 130000 diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.

• Join a purpose driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today.

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package including company bonus and company sponsored pension.

Total Rewards:

• Medical vision & dental- Starts day one!

• 4 weeks of Vacation time

• Tuition reimbursement

• Short/Long Term disability

• Annual Merit Increases

• Annual Bonus