Inventory Control Specialist at Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Melrose, Minnesota

Job Description:

Inventory Control Specialist

The Inventory Control Specialist position exists to organize and manage inventory movement to support accurate and efficient production operations.

Core Office Hours: Sunday - Thursday between 7:00am and 5:00pm, this role may on occasion require OT based on the business needs.

Salary is negotiable based on experience : $59,840 - $89,760

The following are some of the duties expected of the position. The list is not exclusive, and other duties may be assigned according to business needs.

• Complete an accurate cycle count on all ingredients and packaging materials weekly.


• Communicate ingredient or packaging material orders to purchaser to be scheduled.


• Create Production Work Orders weekly once the Production Schedule has been confirmed.


• Validate product generation matches Catalyst records.


• Validate ingredient and packaging consumption matches Catalyst records.


• Correct Production records in a timely manner as needed.


• Work with Production Supervision to correct errors in Production records so that Catalyst is accurately maintained.


• Manage product going on and off the Off Grade report.


• Process Off Grade sales.


• Prepare Big Rocks Scorecard used to make process improvements by Operations leadership.


• Record and calculate cheese yields to analyze weekly production against the Annual Business Plan (ABP).


• Update the Monthly Waste Barrel Tracking report on Power BI.


• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.

Preferred Education:

• 2- or 4-year degree preferred.

Required Competencies & Other Skills:

• Strong computer proficiency particularly in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and JD Edwards/Catalyst.


• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in a fast-paced environment consisting of email, face to face and phone contact.


• Ability to demonstrate resourcefulness, business acumen, creative thinking.


• Ability to work independently and as a team member to fulfill all job duties.


• Ability to deliver results and make decisions while juggling multiple and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Excellent planning, organizational and project management skills.


• Able and willing to obtain forklift certification.

Preferred Skills:

• Forklift experience


• 1 + years of food manufacturing experience

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds


• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements


• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment


• Working in temperature zones that include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include areas where dust and chemicals are present


• Required to work scheduled shift which may include weekends, some holidays, and periodic overtime

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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