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We’re currently seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Inventory Leader to join our growing team.\nHours: 5:30pm - 6:00am\n12 Hour Continental - Rotating schedule for entire year - Work HALF the YEAR!\nSun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat\nWeek 1 OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON\nWeek 2 ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF\nWHAT YOU WILL DO\nThe Inventory Leader is required to practice all safety and good manufacturing rules and procedures. This role is expected to be an expert on the Catalyst Business Processes, and a support resource for the plant for SAP transactions and system flow. A primary function of this role is to be an educator out on the floor, showing internal customers how to execute Business Processes (Shop floor and/or IM/WM) and SAP system transactions. This role is responsible for completing Cycle Counts and Consumption Location reconciliations to the frequency required. This role is also responsible for the staging and back staging processes (from Buffer to staging area, and vice versa). Additional responsibilities include:\nOversees organized SAP storage location staging areas.\nPerform cycle counts relative to production schedules.\nAuditor and clerical duties.\nMaintains inventory documentation and ongoing inventory accuracy tracking as required.\nMaintains GMP standards for staging and storage areas.\nActs as back-up to Receiving Specialists.\nPosition maybe to process export documentation.\nPrepare material requisitions and material credits and assists in preparing Material Disposition Notices (MDN). \nWill initiate and/or respond to incidents in Rockford CMS system, assuring root cause conclusions and implementing corrective actions. \nMust be able to communicate effectively and be able to work in a team-based environment. \nRepresent Materials Management in meetings as necessary. \nAuditing responsibilities include performing routine audits of documentation, procedures and processes, and providing formal feedback to appropriate leaders. \nAccountable to department KPI’s and expectations. \nGoals and objectives will be set for this position. \nPerformance will be measured through goals and objectives accomplishments; mid-year and annual performance evaluations will be completed.\nWHAT WE NEED FROM YOU\nWilling and able to work in a team-based environment\nGood interpersonal skills\nGood written and oral communication skills\nGood organizational skills\nGood analytical and math skills\nVery disciplined in following and enforcing detailed procedures\nAble to routinely work on several tasks at once\nModerate to heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) required\nAble to train back up\nAble to learn and utilize MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)\nStrong initiative\nPrevious Inventory experience preferred.\nAssociate degree preferred. Equivalent experience considered.\nAble to work variable hours as required.\nInternal auditor training completed within 6 months.\nFinancial Acumen required.\nStrong SAP experience preferred in the areas of Shop floor and/or IM/WM.\nWHAT WE OFFER\nAt Perfetti Van Melle, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, where all individuals, regardless of background or identity, are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to the sweet success of our candy-loving community. Additionally, we have a core value of Care For Our People and we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being including:\nPTO package including vacation, sick, personal, and pay it forward time off \n13 paid holidays \n401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country \nAnnual Bonus potential and merit-based increases \nComprehensive Health Insurance \nAnnual well-being subsidy \n20 weeks Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave options \nSam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement \nTuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, etc.) \nModest monthly candy allotment (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos) \nThe anticipated target range for this role is: $22 - $30 per hour.\nPerfetti Van Melle considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary.\nJoin a 2024 NKY Best Workplace by applying today!\nPerfetti Van Melle, USA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 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