For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations.
Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.
We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees—continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.
Position Summary and Responsibilities:
The Manufacturing Inventory Control Associate is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring the availability of materials for production, and optimizing inventory levels to minimize waste and maximize efficiency. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments.
Inventory Management:
- Accurately track and review all incoming and outgoing materials, components, and finished goods in the ERP system.
- Conduct regular cycle counts and physical inventory audits to reconcile discrepancies and maintain inventory accuracy.
- Monitor inventory levels and proactively identify potential shortages or overstock situations.
- Implement and maintain inventory control procedures to ensure efficient material flow.
- Collaborate with warehouse manager to ensure proper storage and organization of inventory items.
Production Support:
- Ensure timely availability of materials for production by coordinating with procurement and production teams.
- Process material requisitions and transfers accurately and efficiently.
- Monitor and report on material usage and variances.
- Support production planning by providing accurate inventory data.
Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Generate inventory reports and analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Maintain accurate documentation of inventory transactions and procedures.
- Assist in developing and implementing inventory control metrics and KPIs.
- Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance inventory accuracy and efficiency.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Collaborate with procurement, production, quality control, and other departments to ensure smooth material flow and inventory accuracy.
- Communicate effectively with team members and management regarding inventory status and issues.
- Resolve inventory discrepancies and issues in a timely and efficient manner.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Must be able to speak English fluently.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Must be able to make change quickly.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Some related experience preferred.
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Physical Requirements:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties assigned by his or her supervisor.
- The company reserves the right to amend this job description as necessary at any time within the acceptable guidelines of Federal and State Laws.
Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- 401K with matching contribution
- Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Educational Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and holidays
- Employee Credit Union
We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.
Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor
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