Inventory Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

An inventory coordinator specializes in overseeing the supply flow of materials in a warehouse. This individual will work alongside the sales shipping department to manage and handle the inventory, ensuring that the quantity and quality of materials align with company standards.

• Reserve product for current and future day orders.
• Prepare and follow up on the short orders list.
• Stay updated with urgent orders and determine what product is needed.
• Know alternative item numbers and substitutions for products.
• Respond to any changes the Sales/Inventory team may make.
• Plan and report cycle count findings to Laredo Ops Team (Weekly/Mid-Month/ EOM).
• Perform counts on certain item codes to verify no product is missing.
• Follow up with 3PL and the Shipping department when a mis-shipment occurs.
• Process and communicate return orders to the Laredo Ops team.
• Review the production team’s work schedules and variance reports.
• Work with 3PL and Shipping Coordinators to get urgent orders loaded/offloaded.
• Work with the QA team to ensure that urgent orders get inspected.
• Follow up with the Production team on pallets that are being bagged for future day orders.
• Streamline communication between 3PL, Production, Ripe, and Shipping teams.
• Ensure FIFO is followed throughout departments and that orders do not ship out short without approval.
• Provide night and weekend inventory coverage.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Ability to communicate with supervisors and coworkers in a team environment.
• Ability to accomplish and manage tasks in a timely manner without constant direct supervision.
• Ability to report and communicate process issues.
• Able to work according to food facility regulations.
• High school diploma or equivalent.