Inventory Specialist

OverviewMilo's Tea Company is one of the fastest growing beverage companies in the US. Our culture and operations are built on the belief that we can make a difference in the world. That's why we put People First and strive to continually reduce our environmental impact on the planet. We leverage our world class operations and decades-long distribution partnerships to grow the footprint of our core products and create new, innovative beverage products. We are the #1 and fastest growing brand in the Refrigerated Tea Category in the nation. Our core mission is that we put people and the planet first and by doing this, it will be good for our business. We are committed to unlocking the personal genius of every associate and have a strong focus on growth and learning. Our Company is women-led and strongly committed to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. We are committed to annual charitable giving by delivering upon our 1% profit pledge. We are Platinum Certified in Zero Waste Manufacturing; recycling, reducing, and reusing 95% of waste at all facilities. Being a part of the Milo's TEAm, you'll get to collaborate with a group of passionate and high-performing people, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work and feels good about the work they're doing. And as a "People First" company, Milo's is committed to the success and well-being of our associates, customers, and fans, no matter their gender, race or creed. Some of the great things offered that reflect our commitment include: Competitive salary with bonus opportunities for various roles 100% paid medical insurance for our associates and their families Free Mental Health, Financial Wellness, and Legal Counseling benefits 401K with a company match Company paid Life Insurance Tuition reimbursement assistance Continuous learning opportunities through various platforms and resources A robust parental leave program Care Relief Fund to help Associates in need Associate Assistance Program Paid volunteer timeResponsibilities Perform preliminary work to prepare for daily cycle counts. Conduct physical daily cycle counts on materials based on the cycle count schedule to ensure inventory accuracy. Enter and post count results into the ERP. Research, repeat preliminary work, or recount when a variance greater than acceptable limit is discovered and escalate to the Inventory Control Analyst or Inventory Manager when unable to resolve issue. Investigate/troubleshoot inventory issues and work with other internal stakeholders as needed to determine solutions. Reviews and audits material good's receipts in warehouse, missed realization scans in cooler, ERP/WMS transactions to ensure FIFO order accuracy, processing accuracy, and proper rotation of materials. Communicates to the Inventory Manager issues, process inefficiencies, or irregularities discovered throughout the inventory management or cycle counting process. Assist with design and implementation of inventory management best practices in the warehouses and cooler with a focus on continuous improvement and FIFO. Adheres to inventory control standards and ethics. Must be available to participate in year-end physical inventory. Serve as backup to additional onsite Inventory Specialist. Work closely with Planning to ensure production plan matches inventory needs to achieve OTIF goals. Ensure any damaged or nonconforming materials are physically quarantined and properly labeled. Complete and submit documentation for occurrences. This position will collaborate and communicate closely with the Warehouse, Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Accounting TEAms. Upholds and demonstrates leadership in all Corporate Responsibility programming including recycling, social advocacy, and MMAD volunteering opportunities. This position has food Safety Responsibilities. Other responsibilities, as necessary.Qualifications ERP and WMS experience, preferably Sage X3, Mobe 3, or SAP. (Minimum 2 years preferred) Inventory management and cycle counting experience. (1-3 years) All applicants must have either a High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED); and five years of related experience andor training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. All applicants must have the ability to perform basic mathematical functions, the ability to prepare correspondence, and the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations. To perform this job successfully an individual should have knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Excel and Word.