Overseas Food Trading Ltd. · 2 weeks ago
Inventory Control Specialist
Fort Lee, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expOverseas Food Trading Ltd. is seeking a meticulous and proactive Inventory Control Specialist to enhance their inventory management processes. The role involves overseeing reconciliation between the company's ERP system and third-party logistics warehouses, improving inventory accuracy, and optimizing supply chain workflows.
Food and BeverageLogisticsRetailWholesale
Hiring Manager
De-Jane G.
Responsibilities
Oversee the reconciliation process between the company’s ERP system and the 3PL warehouse systems to ensure data accuracy and consistency
Prepare the inventory records for month end close
Perform regular comparisons to the 3PL warehouse inventory report; investigate discrepancies with the logistics department and report necessary adjustments to the Warehousing & Inventory Management Manager
Responsible for organizing and facilitating physical inventories amounts and analyzing results
Manage all donations, defective, and expired products in the 3PL warehouses, communicating with the appropriate teams within the warehouses
Review and approve invoices related to storage operations and special services
Conduct regular audits of the 3PL warehouses to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
Develop and implement strategies to improve inventory control processes and reduce discrepancies
Generate and analyze inventory reports to provide insights and recommendations for inventory management improvements
Maintain and update inventory records in the company’s system, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded
Identify opportunities for process improvements in inventory management and implement best practices
Liaise with various departments, including accounting, supply chain, sales, and logistics to ensure smooth inventory operations
Maintain constant communication with the 3PL warehouses regarding inventory topics
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in inventory control, warehouse management, or logistics
Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (Pivot tables, Macros, XLOOKUP, etc)
Experience with 3PL systems and a solid understanding of supply chain processes
Experience using Dynamic365 Business Central, Oracle, SAP or any other ERP system
Knowledge of inventory management processes and best practices
Effective communication, including writing, speaking, and interpersonal communication
Strong relationship-building skills and customer service orientation
Frequent standing and sitting. Intermittent squatting, bending, twisting, lifting. This position requires excellent visual acuity and auditory sense
This position requires a willingness to travel as needed to support organizational goals
Preferred
CPIM Certification
Company
Overseas Food Trading Ltd.
Overseas Food Trading imports and trades a wide variety of food products from all over Europe.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase