Inventory Control -Murfreesboro, TN

Inventory Control - Murfreesboro, TN

Overview

General Mills is seeking an Inventory Control team member to join the team at the Murfreesboro Plant. This position will play an integral part of the inventory management of our plant. The inventory control position will support tracking of inventory to maintain accuracy and assist in decision-making in a highly cross-functional, interactive work environment. This position will work closely with the plant’s Warehouse and Finance teams to understand the operational and financial importance of ethical and accurate inventory management. Broad sets of responsibilities include inventory discrepancy investigation and resolution, internal monthly cycle counts, plant inventory reporting, and audit readiness.

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Key Accountabilities

• Facilitate inventory management practices through monthly cycle counts, annual wall to wall inventory count, and issuance of recounts when necessary.
• Participate in annual HMM (cost savings) initiatives with cross functional HMM teams.
• Assist in maintaining audit ready status of internal controls through periodic review and self-audits.
• Provide technical leadership in a high performing and collaborative environment
• Ensure accurate and timely inventory levels
• Demonstrate full understanding of inventory movement - including warehouse use and layout
• Support Continuous Improvement of inventory management processes
• Support other plant and function initiatives as needed
• Weekly/biweekly/monthly cycle counts and audits
• Ordering non inventoried operating supplies
• Monthly Blocked Stock and Hold verification report
• Work closely with quality and site planners to identify and communicate issues and assist in reconciliations
• Identify and effectively communicate opportunities in warehouse inventory management with Logistics Operators
• Work closely with logistics analyst to identify can correct receiving/inventory inaccuracies and complete month and year end tasks
• Capable of prioritizing tasks and time management
• Support Quality in trace, recall, and audit situations which will include pulling reports and guiding them through WMS
• Other duties as assigned including backup as needed other logistic positions
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• 1-2 years of related experience (Logistics, Warehousing, SC)
• Proficient in Excel and Outlook
• Able to work safely and promote safety in the plant
• Self-managed individual with demonstrated motivation and initiative
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively interact with individuals of various levels and functions
• Able to work safely and promote safety in the plant
• Self-managed individual with demonstrated motivation and initiative
• Strong interpersonal skills with employees at all levels
• Willingness to offer opinions and insights
• Desire and ability to work well with little supervision as well as in a team environment
• Able to train/coach others
• Ability to identify and implement process improvement and productivity opportunities
• Good understanding of Material Handling and/or Inventory processes
• Strong attention to detail, bias for action, organization, and analytical skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of SAP
• Working knowledge of Blue Yonder (WMS)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Experience working in a finance/accounting/supply chain role within manufacturing
• Provide technical leadership in a high performing and collaborative environment
• Ensure accurate and timely inventory levels
• Demonstrate full understanding of inventory movement - including warehouse use and layout
• Good understanding of Material Handling and/or Inventory processes
• Ability to excel in a dynamic and ambiguous environment
• Experience within Supply Chain or planning
• Working knowledge of inventory controls
  
  

Company Overview

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $46000.00 - $63400.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.