Astor Chocolate is a 4th generation privately held, family-owned company and has been a leading purveyor of chocolate for over 90 years with our core strengths being innovation, creativity, and dedication to creating premium products. The company services multiple industries ranging from Hospitality, Travel Retail, Food Service, ASI, and Gourmet specialty retailers. Astor, with our energetic team atmosphere, believes the success of our growth is our strong commitment to developing our employees' potential. We are committed to building the company with talented, and motivated individuals who will uphold our mission of being a market leader, by innovating and servicing our customers with extreme dedication.
Primary Function:
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Inventory and BOM Specialist to manage and optimize our inventory records, bill of materials (BOM), item codes, and inventory valuation within our ERP system. This role will be pivotal in ensuring data accuracy and process efficiency across production and inventory operations. You'll collaborate closely with Finance, Regulatory, and Design teams to manage BOM updates, resolve inventory variances, maintain compliance standards, and assist in inventory accounting. If you're skilled in data accuracy, have a strong command of ERP systems (SAP experience is a plus), and excel at handling multiple priorities with attention to detail, we'd love to meet you.
Key Responsibilities:
ERP Item Code Management:
Create and update item codes in our ERP system, ensuring comprehensive and accurate details are captured for seamless inventory tracking and reporting.
Regularly review and optimize item codes to support efficient data validation and production workflows.
Bill of Materials (BOM) Maintenance:
Develop and maintain BOMs, ensuring all components are accurately listed for production needs.
Manage BOM changes from initiation to completion, collaborating closely with Regulatory and Design teams to ensure compliance and prevent duplication.
Inventory Valuation and Accounting:
Oversee and maintain accurate inventory valuation records, ensuring alignment with accounting standards.
Support the Finance team with inventory accounting, reporting, and analysis.
Data Validation and Documentation:
Carefully review spec sheets and other key documentation to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring high-quality data accuracy.
Maintain organized and up-to-date records to support easy access and reference for cross-departmental needs.
Inventory Control and Cycle Counts:
Conduct regular cycle counts to confirm inventory accuracy and investigate variances.
Analyze inventory count variances, implement corrective actions as necessary, and maintain accurate inventory records.
Cost Analysis and Reporting:
Assist in analyzing BOM and inventory costing to identify and manage cost changes, supporting budget and cost control strategies.
Generate and maintain reports as needed to communicate inventory and BOM status across departments.
Cross-Department Collaboration:
Work closely with Finance, Regulatory, and Design departments to ensure inventory, BOM processes, and documentation align with company standards.
Act as a point of contact for ERP and BOM-related inquiries, supporting effective communication across teams.
Qualifications:
Experience:
1-2 years of experience in inventory management, BOM maintenance, inventory valuation, or a related field.
Strong proficiency with ERP systems (SAP experience is a plus) and inventory management software.
Technical Skills:
Advanced Excel skills with the ability to perform data analysis, manage large datasets, and generate detailed reports is a must.
Familiarity with inventory management, valuation, and costing principles.
Attention to Detail:
Exceptional attention to detail, with a focus on data accuracy and the ability to identify and correct errors in documentation.
Communication and Teamwork:
Strong communication skills, able to collaborate effectively with various departments and contribute to a cohesive work environment.
Proactive approach to handling responsibilities, managing multiple priorities, and supporting cross-departmental projects.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline
BENEFITS:
At Astor Chocolate, we ask a lot of our employees, and we give a lot in return. We believe that every successful relationship is reciprocal.
In addition to your competitive salary, we offer a compliment of benefit offerings.
The most important benefits we believe we can provide you are:
A work environment that is positive and engaging, yet challenges you to perform your absolute best work
A company that you can "call home" for as long as you would like to
A job that does not feel like a job because you are actually enjoying what you are most passionate about
Recognition for a job well done
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Astor Chocolate recognizes the necessity of building an inclusive culture that values each employee's individuality and diverse perspectives. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, creating an environment that promotes inclusion and cultural differences.
Astor Chocolate is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other protected class and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.