Inventory Coordinator (Garcia)

Job:
Inventory Control & Planning Specialist

Segment:
Royal Canin (Mars, Incorporated)

Location:

Fremont, NE

Shift: Day Shift (Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM)

Job Type: Full-Time

Reporting To:
Inventory & Logistics Manager

At Royal Canin, our purpose is to make a better world for pets by providing precise health nutrition. The Inventory Control & Planning Specialist is a vital link in this mission, working as part of a dynamic team to manage overall stock levels within our main manufacturing facility and third-party logistics (3PL) partners to ensure 100% of customer orders are fulfilled.

In this hybrid coordination and analytical role, you will be responsible for maintaining precise, real-time inventory records for raw materials, packaging elements, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods. By combining daily physical cycle counts with advanced digital systems tracking (SAP, 1

Nav, RCLMS, I-track), you will resolve discrepancies, optimize stock levels, prevent production downtime, and foster excellent relationships with both internal operations teams and external warehousing partners.

• Inventory Availability:
  Ensure adequate stock levels across various packaging elements, raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to fully support day-to-day manufacturing schedules and prevent line downtime.
• 3PL and Warehouse Alignment:
  Coordinate physical stock levels, conversion operations, and materials packaging elements across our internal warehouse and primary 3PL partner facilities.
• Material Transitions:
  Manage physical transfers of materials between storage areas and the production floor, ensuring proper labeling, organization, and adherence to First-In, First-Out (FIFO) standards.

• Daily Cycle Counting:
  Conduct and oversee routine physical cycle counts and actively support formal annual physical inventory audits.
• Discrepancy Investigation:
  Promptly investigate inventory variances, identify root causes of errors, and reconcile system data to maintain high levels of inventory accuracy.
• Digital Inventory Administration:
  Ensure all receipts, issues, adjustments, and transfers are recorded with strict accuracy in 1
  
  Nav, RCLMS, I-track, and SAP systems.

• Performance Dashboards:
  Compile, analyze, and distribute standard inventory reports to plant management.
• KPI Tracking:
  Track key performance indicators (KPI targets vs. actuals) and identify process bottlenecks or materials-handling improvements.
• Supplier
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Communicate inventory replenishment needs and variance trends with Purchasing and Quality assurance teams.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED required.
• Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  2+ years of inventory control, materials planning, or warehouse logistics experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment. Experience with in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) or food-manufacturing sector is highly preferred.
• Technical Systems:
  Hands-on proficiency with SAP, 1
  
  Nav, RCLMS, or I-track systems is highly desirable.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (formulas, data organization) and general Microsoft Office applications.

• Customer Focus & Communication:
  Exceptional communication and customer service skills to build trust, resolve logistical issues, and collaborate with multi-functional teams.
• Problem Solving: A structured approach to troubleshooting discrepancies with high attention to detail.
• Project & Process Management:
  Early-stage project management experience, with a process-oriented mindset.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Basic familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or ISO 9001 Quality Management systems is preferred.
• Certifications:
  
  Forklift certification (or the capability and willingness to obtain certification) is a plus.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and climb for extended periods within warehouse environments.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move materials up to 50 lbs.
• Comfort working in active manufacturing, production, and temperature-varied warehouse spaces.

• Our Five Principles:
  Work in an environment where our daily decisions are guided by Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom.
• A Purpose-Driven Business:
  Join a team that is genuinely striving to build a better world for pets and the people who love them.
• Continuous Learning:
  Receive support from day one, including access to world-class training programs through our in-house Mars University.
• Competitive Compensation:
  An industry-competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and eligibility for an annual company performance bonus.