Inventory Lead

Forklift Driver | Bolton | HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Available Shifts:

• Day Shift: 9:00AM - 5:00PM Monday - Friday

Compensation:

• $26 - $32/hr based on experience

This position will be responsible for the management of day-to-day movements, cycle counting, auditing, and count & bin accuracy of warehouse inventory. Will also manage repack, damages, and slow-moving stock, and will report inventory cost variances. The position will provide root cause analysis of inventory discrepancies, shortages, overages, and damages in the warehouse while utilizing the Warehouse Management System and SAP. The Inventory Analyst will partner with the Operations Supervisor to optimize inventory locations within the warehouse to increase productivity.

Responsibilities:

• Process owner for Inventory Management and best practices within the warehouse
• Provide weekly inventory financial data, analysis, and reporting
• Serve as a key liaison to various internal customers for all stock inventory allocation requirements and corrugate ordering relative to reworking damages.
• Responsible for the daily execution of stock inventory movements in WMS
• Analyze, reconcile, and resolve inventory discrepancies using root cause analysis
• Manage IQA (Inventory Quality Adjustments) ensuring targets are met monthly.
• Manage inventory locations and site capacity, optimize locations for productivity and throughput
• Lead the execution of the inventory record accuracy through weekly cycle counting and annual physical inventory requirements
• Required to be an active participant during internal/external inventory audits
• Ensure that pick bays replenishment is done daily.
• Manage inventory movement between buildings
• Assure that slow-moving product inventory is reviewed and disposed of in a timely manner
• Maintain positive, professional, and timely communications within various internal customers, as well as with external contacts
• Actively participate in the continuous improvement process
• Adapt to flexible work assignments to support business volume and/or department requirements
• OS&D research
• Posting invoices in SAP. Liaise with requisitioner. Reconcile PO's. Maintain Basware.
• Perform additional duties as required

Qualifications:

• 4+ years' experience in Distribution/Warehouse Logistics. BA/BS Degree preferred.
• Proven experience with inventory control processes & able to understand and perform root cause analysis
• Demonstrated financial acumen, ability to review, reconcile, and report financial data related to inventory value
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); JDA (Red Prairie) a plus
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP); SAP a plus
• Must have strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work responsibilities with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines
• Self-Directed & demonstrates the ability to proactively identify and resolve discrepancies or potential issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem identification & follow through to issue resolution
• Demonstrates the ability to work well with a variety of individuals.
• High analytical ability and advanced Excel reporting skills (vlookup, pivot tables, & macros)

Pactiv Evergreen is one of the largest manufacturers of fresh food & beverage packaging in North America, with market-leading positions across a broad range of products. We bring our Purpose of Packaging a Better Future to life by producing and distributing high-quality products – many made with recyclable or renewable materials – to food and beverage manufacturers, packers and processors, supermarkets, restaurants, foodservice outlets, and other institutions. To learn more, please visit our website at pactivevergreen.com.

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

Pactiv Evergreen employees are subject to post-hire drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policies.

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