Inventory Control Coordinator
Philadelphia, USA Logistics
Job description
Overview
Inventory Control Coordinator - 3rd Shift.
Sun - Thursday.
4 am - 12 pm (Subject to change).
We are PepsiCo Supply Chain. We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators and history makers.
We're a diverse group, spread across 200 countries and territories, and united by a shared set of values and goals. You know our name through our amazing portfolio, including Tropicana, Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Quaker and Gatorade.
We perform with a purpose. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities and our business practices. We are a think tank, bringing our ideas into action and are determined to find ways to drive efficiencies, improve processes and achieve the highest level of safety… all while meeting the demands of our customers and consumers to deliver the best products. At PepsiCo, we are committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, and to strengthen the company as a whole.
Are you hungry to be a part of the world’s largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands? Then now is the time to explore the opportunities of PepsiCo: what makes you unique makes us better.
Responsibilities
The Inventory Control Coordinator/Analyst is responsible for leading all inventory control activities. Responsible for the coordination and execution of the inventory management plan, including physical cycle counting process and daily reconciliation of inventory to ensure product availability. Supervise a small team and communicate expectations and goals daily to meet internal KPI’s performance standards. This role will work with other cross functional teams and will provide recommendations for inventory disposition. This role will also have a strong presence on the floor. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, dependability, ability to follow directions and a strong willingness to learn
· Analyze inventory transaction and material flow, identify causes of inventory inaccuracies, and make any necessary adjustments
· Prepare and reconcile required daily, weekly, and monthly inventory and production reports for operations leadership team
· Train and update teammates on job function/procedures
· Assign and Assess processes and procedures for inventory related tasks
· Troubleshoot Inventory discrepancies
· Coordinate with all warehouse locations to ensure inventory accuracy and effective transfer practices
· Respond to issues via email or phone in a timely manner
· Maintain safety, housekeeping, and maintenance standards
· Interact with other departments to help make team successful
· Push productivity while simultaneously controlling costs
· Perform other general warehouse duties as assigned
· Replenishment settings are up to date and working as intended
· Manage locations overrides and work to understand root causes
· Monitor and failed any EMS alerts and the failed download viewers
· Confirm all partial pallets are in partial pallets configured locations
· Review Inventory adjustment details to confirm only authorized users are making adjustments to the correct financial lines
· Review Maintenance Dashboard for any aging profile exceptions, non-receivable FG items, LPNS with quantities greater than footprint and correct to prevent any allocation issues
· Item footprint maintenance: All items have the correct default footprint
· MLP maintenance, strategizing with sales on optimizing layer performance
· Ensure Inventory Hold matches NIS hold and QC hold tracker
· Work with production/Quality Managers to determine potential repack opportunities
Compensation & Benefits:
•The expected compensation range for this position is between $40,000 - $57,950 per year based on a full-time schedule
• Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
Qualifications
· High school diploma or equivalent, required
· 1+ years of experience working within a Distribution Center environment required
· 3+ years in a Leadership capacity within a Distribution Center environment
· Experience operating RF scanners, required
· Must be able to read, write, and speak English
· Workforce Planning experience required
· Deliver resolution to issues and promote process improvement
· JDA/WMS knowledge working systems required.
· Good technical writing, documentation, and record keeping skills
· Effective people and planning skills required
· Computer literacy with proficiency in all Microsoft programs; proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
· Ability to interact and communicate with all levels both internally and externally
· Promote fair, safe, trained, and engaged work environment
· CPIM Certified strongly preferred
· Two plus years of inventory management experience
· What you'll bring:
· Two years of warehouse or logistics experience preferred with exposure to Lean Six Sigma
· Your experience with supervising front line staff in a performance-driven, challenging environment
· Microsoft Suite including excel proficiency level
· Strong leadership skills with the ability to get results through mentoring others, effective coaching, leading a team-based approach to decision-making
· This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States
· Must have a valid driver’s license
· Safe driving record strongly preferred
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy .
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