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not reflected in count reports.\nDefine, track, and report Inventory Record Accuracy (IRA), including an aggregate physical vs. digital accuracy measure per location at each facility.\nInvestigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, negative inventory, duplicate transactions, and unusual activity to research root causes of variances.\nEstablish controls for aged, damaged, and slow-moving inventory, and coordinate disposition plans (e.g., donations) for obsolete stock. \nInventory Planning & Reporting\nSupport demand forecasting and production planning with real-time inventory data, working with the Production Manager to align schedules with demand and projections.\nSet and maintain safety stock levels in Acumatica, keeping inventory at target levels above safety thresholds.\nDevelop dashboards, automated alerts, and exception reports for inventory availability, safety stock, replenishment needs, backorders, and discrepancies.\nTrack inventory KPIs such as turnover rates, aging, shrinkage, and valuation; collaborate with Finance on inventory reporting and COGS tracking.\nPrepare and maintain regular inventory projections versus actuals reporting, inventory balances, and replenishment reports for operational stakeholders.\nOwn the daily and weekly order calculation process for apparel, promo goods, and beverage, maintaining target stock-on-hand levels and scheduling transfers accordingly.\nAnalyze inventory trends and exceptions to recommend changes to stocking policies, process controls, and resource priorities.\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nServe as the point of contact for transfers, inventory logistics, and inventory-related inquiries, both internally and with 3PL partners.\nCollaborate with the Production Manager to ensure the production schedule aligns with current demand and inventory projections\nCollaborate with the Compliance Manager to accurately complete manufacturing orders in the ERP system with correct batch information, maintaining 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