Inventory Control Associate

Job description:

Mama’s Creations, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAMA) is a leading marketer and manufacturer of fresh deli prepared foods, found in over 8,500 grocery, mass, club and convenience stores nationally. The Company’s broad product portfolio, born as Mama Mancini’s, from a rich history in Italian foods, now consists of a variety of high-quality, fresh, clean and easy to prepare foods to address the needs of both our consumers and retailers.

Our vision is to become a one-stop-shop deli solutions platform, leveraging vertical integration and a diverse family of brands to offer a wide array of prepared foods to meet the changing demands of the modern consumer. For more information, please visit

The Inventory Control Associate is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, monitoring inventory transactions, conducting cycle counts, investigating discrepancies, and supporting warehouse operations to ensure product accuracy and availability. This role works closely with Warehouse, Production, Shipping, Receiving, Purchasing, and Quality teams to maintain inventory integrity and support operational efficiency.

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts and physical inventory audits.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and ERP systems.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, including shortages, overages, damages, and location variances.
• Verify inventory transactions related to receiving, production, transfers, adjustments, and shipments.
• Monitor inventory movements and ensure products are stored in assigned locations.
• Review and reconcile inventory reports to identify and correct errors.
• Generate and maintain inventory-related reports and documentation.
• Support month-end and year-end inventory audits.
• Coordinate with warehouse personnel to ensure proper inventory handling procedures are followed.
• Assist in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions related to inventory inaccuracies.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, food safety standards, GMPs, OSHA requirements, and quality procedures.
• Report damaged, obsolete, expired, or slow-moving inventory to management.
• Provide recommendations for inventory process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Support other warehouse and inventory-related projects as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

• 1-3 years of inventory control, warehouse, logistics, or supply chain experience preferred.
• Experience working in food manufacturing, distribution, or warehouse environments preferred.
• Experience using ERP, WMS, or inventory management systems preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform inventory analysis and reconcile discrepancies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and inventory software applications.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Basic mathematical and analytical skills.
• Understanding of inventory control practices and warehouse operations.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach as needed.
• Ability to work in warehouse, refrigerated, freezer, or production environments when required.

• Warehouse and manufacturing environment.
• May require occasional overtime, weekends, and holiday support during inventory counts or business needs.
• Exposure to varying temperatures,…