Inventory Coordinator; Produce

Position: Inventory Coordinator (Produce)
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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

§ 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

§ 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.