What is the Job Purpose? 
Performs the clerical and administrative tasks associated with the shipments and inventory of products including report writing, record keeping, and a variety of other activities to ensure that shipping has support.  

Shift: 

Afternoon: 3 pm - 11:30 pm - Monday - Friday

Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Inventory Administrative Coordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy and integrity within our facility. This role operates on a Afternoon shift basis (Subject to change based on business need) and plays a crucial part in our daily operations, with a primary focus on SAP transactions related to our Production Scheduling process for Semi-finished goods. The Inventory Controller will work closely with logistics, production, and quality teams to ensure seamless inventory flow and control.

Key Responsibilities:

SAP:

• Generate/Post Production of batch meal and kibble using PI Sheets (BM/EX)

• Process scrap and regrind materials.

• Manage BM/EX Process Orders and Create PO’s for Schedule and equipment exceptions (unplanned production or machine changes).

• Investigate/ escalate large inventory variances of batch meal and kibble (BM/EX).

• Monitor and resolve Consumption errors (COGI’s).

• Ensure compliance with cycle count inventory execution and generate PI count sheets.

• Maintain stock balance between SAP and Blue Yonder.

• Inventory and Cycle Counting:

• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts, including physical yard audits, Red Zone, Mill, Dry Packaging, and COEX counts.

• Perform daily reviews of inventory and check Raw and Pack materials in SAP.

• Validate batch data in SAP before transactions.

• Follow up on large inventory transactions and process confirmations.

• Daily Operations & Reporting:

• Participate in daily logistics huddles and production reviews.

• Check and update the daily plant status in SAP.

• Communicate with Mill and Red Zone Operators.

• Participate in periodic blocked stock review meetings.

• Quality & Waste Management:

• Coordinate quality hold status verifications and sample requests.

• Organize the disposal of liquid waste and serve as a point of contact for waste management vendors.

• Assist with annual waste audits.

• Yard and Equipment Maintenance:

• Conduct yard audits to action idle trailers and manage held materials.

• Coordinate with vendors for equipment maintenance, including slurry tank repairs, tank cleaning, and rail car service.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in an inventory control or a similar role.

• Strong understanding of inventory management principles.

• Experience with ERP systems is required; proficiency in SAP is highly desirable.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Willingness and ability to work 8-hour rotating shifts, including days and nights.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of inventory control principles 

• Experience working with vendors and carriers 

• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP and WMS systems such as Red Prairie 

• 3+ years of manufacturing or warehousing experience 

• 2+ years of work experience within a technical and/or trade discipline 

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus and company sponsored pension.

Total Rewards:

• Medical, vision & dental- Starts day one!

• 4 weeks of Vacation time

• Tuition reimbursement

• Short/Long Term disability

• Annual Merit Increases

• Annual Bonus