Ingredient Inventory Coordinator

Work Location Manteca, CA Position Purpose
 Under minimal supervision, the Ingredient Inventory Coordinator is responsible for maintaining an accurate ingredient inventory, maximizing put away, positioning, and picking efficiency. This role supports Winemaking, Compliance, Cellar operations, and Quality Systems by reviewing the accuracy of product received and lot tracking using DV System and SAP. Responsibilities include receiving ingredients, maintaining records, stocking and pulling ingredients used in crushing, blending, and producing wines.

Also provides leadership, direction, and support when working with Cellar, Food Safety Committee, Inventory team, and other departments as the subject matter expert for ingredients.
 Functional Responsibility
 Essential Duties

 Distributes ingredients and maintains an accurate inventory by following process order instructions
 Communicates with internal and external suppliers/customers to coordinate material deliveries as appropriate
 Ensures ingredients are stored in properly labeled containers, performs general housekeeping, and keeps lot numbers separate
 Receives/stores and distributes ingredients following the FIFO rules
 Performs routine clerical duties, including data entry, answering telephones, and assisting vendors
 Monitors and maintains an accurate inventory of ingredients by using cycle counts
 Operates lift truck and pallet jack to perform duties while maintaining a clean and organized work area
 Collaborates with Planning, Winemaking, and Production to optimize ingredient availability
 Transacts DV System/SAP moves to process inventory accurately
 Attaches information placards to all ingredients received for tracking purposes
 Scans all Certificates of Analysis (COA’s), Certificates of Origin (COO’s), GMO’s and Allergen Statements for each lot received and uploads them to CORKS.
 Coordinates with Quality Systems and Winemaking inventory holds and releases of expired ingredients
 Performs regular inventory inspections/timely inventory reconciliation, captures variances, and makes required adjustments
 Coordinates transfers of materials between Delicato Family Wines locations and prepares BOL
 Reviews outbound and inbound documentation to ensure transactional accuracy
 Performs necessary functions for yearly inventory counts
 Maintains necessary files and documentation
 Ensures all documentation is processed accurately
 Makes improvement recommendations and implements solutions that support the business
 Carries out Skilled Material Handler duties
 Provides direction, support, and training of seasonal labor by instructing them on proper procedures and correct handling of ingredients; directs their work activities throughout the day during the harvest
 Prepares ingredients and documents appropriate lot numbers in support of the Federal Bioterrorism Act and Food Safety Modernization Act traceability requirements
 Assigns lot numbers to ingredients (when required) and enters ingredient costing information into the DV System
 Coordinates retrieval of used pallets
 Creates production orders in DV System to remove ingredients used for Cellar sanitation purposes
 Assists with project implementation and special projects as assigned
 Supports Bulk Scale operations when needed
 Supports Cellar operations when needed
 Participates and supports year-end cycle counts along with requested daily cycle counts

* Other duties may be assigned
  
 Non-Essential Duties
 
* Other duties may be assigned

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent
 3+ or more years direct or related experience in an inventory or logistics role

Certificates and Licenses

Forklift Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of general warehouse procedures
 Self-motivated and takes initiative to maintain work area in a safe, professional, and organized manner
 Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
 Must possess appropriate computer skills

Experience with RF gun use
 Ability to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with or without using a calculator

Working Conditions

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