Inventory Control Specialist

Overview

Come join the Tillamook Team, one of the fastest-growing dairy brands in the US, where we Play to Win to create over 200 dairy products in 7 different categories: cheese, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, butter, cream cheese and frozen meals. Our Uncompromising Quality has led us to become the #1 Cheddar, #2 Cream Cheese and #3 Family Size Ice Cream brand, but we’re not stopping there.

We’re loading up for our best years to come and want you to join us. As a farmer-owned cooperative since 1909, we know that being Good Stewards for our stakeholders and doing a little extra always pays off. We’re looking for team members with a One Team and Genuine Care mindset who are inspired to share the delight of the Tillamook brand with each other and others every day.

Inventory Control Specialist supports the operation of the maintenance department by ordering, receiving, and inventorying spare parts, tools, and other components, and maintaining inventory data in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), entering and tracking maintenance work order data in a CMMS. Often working independently, this position will also support the Maintenance technicians as well as the other supervisors.

• Maintains plant inventory of spare parts, equipment and supplies using a CMMS. Navigates to appropriate programs and fully understands all applications and procedures. Focuses on details of records and identifies inventory control level issues based on usage and lead times. Uses appropriate codes and procedures. Continuously updates inventory as items are disbursed.
• Processes purchase requisitions to request existing or new stock items. Performs inventory checks to maintain adequate inventory levels per established min/max levels. Performs routine inventory audits. Compiles and maintains records of quantity, type, and value of material, equipment, merchandise, or supplies for maintenance management use. Counts material, equipment, merchandise, or supplies in stock and posts totals to inventory records. Verifies clerical computations against physical count of stock and adjusts errors in computation or count or investigates and reports reasons for discrepancies.
• Receives materials and enter part items into inventory control system, coordinate with operating departments to ensure critical items are stocked. Communicates with plant production departments to support inventory stores function. Prepares parts orders from work order assignments. Fills parts and supply orders, as needed
• Maintains records in work order database, including making sure tables are correct, queries and reports are updated, and forms are filled in correctly. Enters and tracks work order activity. Generates and distributes preventive/predictive maintenance sheets and reports. Compiles, sorts, and verifies accuracy of data to be entered. Reviews error reports and enters corrections into computer.
• Strives to improve efficiency and communication in all areas of work. Keeps a daily record of work completed.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public.
• Communicate effectively
• Utilize a computer with basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Share Point
• Act as a team player and be able to interact with staff at all levels of the company
• Demonstrate excellent time-management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision
• Using ERP software (D365), ensure accurate, timely reconciliation of Packaging Batch Orders including Finished Product batches, Trim batches, and Moldy Block pallets.
• Proactively investigate discrepancies in the ERP or inventory process.
• Other duties as may be assigned that are consistent with the general scope of the position and the needs of the department.
• Assist R&D, Sales, Category Management with unique sales and production orders
• Manage the inventory and transfers between Both CRP, CRT, and Tillamook when needed.
• Back up resource for both Supervisor and Technicians to ensure batch orders are correct and available
• Assist in the cleanup of Allocation or disposal of production hold or obsolete inventory for…