INVENTORY CONTROL ADMINISTRATOR

at  Mucci Farms Inc

Title: Inventory Control Admin - Farms
Reports to: Farms Production Manager
Based at: Mucci Farms, Kingsville, Ontario.
Type of Employment: Full time, permanent, 6-days a week, and potentially extended hours on weekends and holidays depending on workload and priorities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proven ability to multi-task and adjust priorities daily based on business needs
• Proven ability to adjust inventory accurately
• The ability to accurately count and report with attention to detail is an absolute must in this role
• Experience with Inventory Control software (WMS) is an asset
• Previous experience in farms and agriculture operations would be an asset
• Previous root cause analysis experience is required
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise matter (written, oral and spoken) in English
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs, Excel and Outlook, is required
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting
• Ability to work at Heights
• Must be willing and able to support the business as needed including extended hours and weekends

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Must be able to sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.
• Must be able to lift material regularly up to 14 kg / 30 lbs; and occasionally up to 23 kg / 50lbs
• Must be able to climb stairs and stand on feet for an extended period of time.
• Must be able to work in a temperature-controlled environment of approximately 13 ˚C / 55 ˚F.
  Job Requirements: The incumbent will be committed to customer service excellence and leading by example. A positive attitude in the workplace is required as is the ability to adhere to all human resources, operational and food and health safety policies and procedures.
  Note: this description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined and other duties may be assigned.
  Mucci Farms welcomes and encourages applications with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require a specific accommodation due to a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resource Department so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation. Mucci Farms is achieving a culture and work environment that is supportive of employees with disabilities and promotes dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity

• Completion of post-secondary education in a related field will be considered an asset
• Completion of High School, GED, or equivalent is required
• Maintain ERP system accuracy inclusive of location-to-location movements, adjustments, understand and verify transactions in ERP database
• Performing urgent reactive/high accuracy count verifications in the warehouse and repack setting
• Complete daily cycle counts and assist with inventory investigations and reconciliations
• Investigate and determine the root cause(s) of inventory discrepancies of day-to-day inventory transactions
• Responsible for a formalized inventory cycle count control system to maintain inventory accuracy and integrity
• Liaise with commodities, sales, production, food safety, and shipping/receiving departments to address any inventory variations and/or quality issues on outbound products; investigate and take corrective action
• Review and ensure accuracy of produce inventory levels and perform physical counts and need to Investigate discrepancies
• Ensure Inventory is matching physically and systematically according to the status
• Exercise urgent response to on floor count triggers
• Determine trends and common patterns to identify root cause(s) of inventory discrepancies
• Input and use of daily reports to transmit tangible data from inventory status to operations team for follow up and/or investigation to drive tangible results
• Establish procedures and coordinate with other departments
• Scanning and maintaining inventory
• Assist as required in receiving and counting orders
• Report any quality or crop issues to Grower
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned based on skills and qualifications