Inventory Control Specialist - 2nd Shift- Inventory

Company Overview

Glanbia is a global nutrition company, grounded in science and nature and dedicated to providing better nutrition for every step of life’s journey. The company takes pure and clean ingredients including milk, whey and grains and using expert knowledge and capabilities produces high quality nutritional ingredients and branded consumer products for customers and consumers worldwide.

Glanbia Performance Nutrition is a wholly owned subsidiary of Glanbia located in Downers Grove, Illinois. GPN’s brand portfolio consists of – Optimum Nutrition, BSN, Isopure, Think!, Nutramino ABB, Body & Fit, Amazing Grass and SlimFast, each with its own brand essence. GPN manufactures and markets the full range of performance nutrition and lifestyle products including protein, pre-workout, muscle gainers, ready-to-eat snacks and general health. Products are sold through a variety of channels including specialty retail, the internet, gyms and FDM in a variety of formats including powders, bars and Ready-to-Drink beverages. GPN has a global and expanding footprint with a current in-market presence in 24 countries.

Glanbia Performance Nutrition has enjoyed consistent double-digit growth which has been achieved both organically and through acquisition. Today, GPN has approximately $1.2B in revenue and 2,500 employees worldwide. With state-of-the-art production facilities occupying over 500,000 square feet of operating space, GPN is the only sports nutrition company to manufacture and market items in every product category.

As the parent of Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Plc is a global performance nutrition and ingredients group with leading market positions in cheese, whey proteins, sports nutrition and micronutrient premixes headquartered in Kilkenny, Ireland. Glanbia Plc has over 6,900 employees in 34 countries worldwide. Its products are sold or distributed in over 130 countries. The company is organized into a number of divisions; Glanbia Performance Nutrition (GPN), Glanbia Nutritionals, Glanbia Ireland and also a number of joint ventures. Revenues for Glanbia plc are approximately $4.1B. For more information visit the company website at: www.glanbia.com

Job Summary

Conduct daily counting, recording and tracking of materials and batch numbers utilizing hand-held RF scanners and material handling equipment (MHE) including mechanized pallet jacks, sit down forklift, stand-up forklift, cherry picker, scissor lift or other MHE.

Description

• Follow safe work habits and safety rules at all times.

• Ensure that work procedures are being followed in a consistent manner (safety, quality, GMP).

• Conduct daily counting, recording and tracking of material (numbers and quantities) and batch numbers utilizing hand-held RF scanners. Participate in annual full physical inventory counts as required, in and out of state – travel may be required.

• Input count results into Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.

• Verify the accuracy of materials (in bins, pallets, etc.).

• Respond to emails in a professional and timely manner.

• Work with Supervisors to ensure that raw material, packaging and finished good quantities are accurate and investigate inventory variances as they arise.

• Generate and maintain SAP inventory related reports and documents used for material and variance reconciliation.

• Use and properly maintain warehouse material handling equipment including a mechanized pallet jacks, sit down forklift, stand-up forklift, cherry picker, scissor lift, or other MHE as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): safety glasses, hearing protection, bump caps, lab coat, hair net, beard net and safety shoes (as necessary)

Education Requirements

High School or GED

Experience

1-2 years of inventory cycle counting, manufacturing or distribution operations experience.

2 years of documented forklift experience is required including proficiency on cherry picker and scissor lift.

1 year WMS or ERP system with RF scanning.

1 year of SAP

Other Experience

Ability to read and write English fluently

Bilingual Spanish is preferred

Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Strong PC skills and have the understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

 SAP and/or WMS experience preferred

Strong data entry skills in entering information in tracking systems/spreadsheets

Knowledge of mathematical concepts such as decimals and knowledge of conversion charts

Ability to work independently as well as with a team

Must be a detail-oriented, organized, self-starter, and have an ability to prioritize workload

Must be flexible to work extended hours.

Physical Demands

• Constant Sitting, Standing, and Walking
• Frequent Bending and Stooping

Disclosure

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with the particular job. It is intended only to be a general description of the essential functions common to positions of this type.