Ocean Direct Hiring for Inventory Coordinator Job at Gardena, CA Full Time

The Company:

With over 100 years of domestic seafood experience and expertise, Ocean Direct is the premier seafood supplier to the United States Armed Forces.

Our organization’s culture is defined by the values of Humbly Confident, Mindfulness, Customer Success, Collaboration, and Innovation. If these values are inspiring to you and you thrive in a team-based environment, then this may be a great opportunity for you.

We offer:

• Outstanding company culture: work/life balance, friendly team environment, and employee recognition programs
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, paid time off, and many more perks

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for receiving, reserving, and maintaining inventory at all warehouses. The person will maintain and manage product integrity coming in and out of our warehouses and process and coordinate all purchases for inventory items. They will communicate with Account Management and Logistics to ensure orders are shipped in a full and timely manner with product that meets customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities of an Inventory Coordinator include, but are not limited to:

· Receiving – Receive all product that has been delivered to our warehouses.

· Accuracy – Maintains 99% accuracy on all inventory data. Ensure accuracy of lot numbers, pack dates and shelf life for all inbound product.

· E-mails – Addresses all e-mail requests ensuring all deadlines are met.

· Reservations – Reserve available product on open orders in real-time using inventory on hand and as product is received to ensure timely shipment of customer orders.

• Inventory Order Fulfillment communication and status update in Asana.
• Follow-Up – Daily follow-up of unresolved tasks is required to maintain a 100% fill rate on all customers’ orders. Notify/advise Account Management of any shortages, overages, short shelf life or product issues upon delivery.
• Transfer orders – Create and receive Transfer Orders for product moving between warehouses.
• Inventory Purchases – Process and coordinate purchases for stock items in a timely manner to maintain inventory levels.
• Metrics – Provides information for department metrics. Monthly reporting and maintenance of label and box inventories.
• USDA/USDC inspection – Submit requests for inspections and certs as needed with USDA and USDC while coordinating with the warehouses.
• Inventory Management – Work with inventory supervisor on weekly and monthly reconciliations of warehouse inventory reporting. Research & resolve all inventory discrepancies and issues.
• Claims-Process ROP’s to packers/vendors and claims with warehouses in 24-48 hrs.
• Problem Solving – Utilizes job knowledge to resolve problems and suggest inventory opportunities to improve customer satisfaction.
• Strictly adheres to Ocean Direct’s employment policies, departmental operating policies and all federal and state regulatory and compliance laws pertaining to our business and industry.
• Actively maintains a collaborative spirit/dialogue with other departments and Associates to promote workplace harmony and productivity, embracing and fostering the Company’s mission.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ocean Direct is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to implementing its Equal Employment Opportunity. We will not discriminate against anyone based on ancestry, marital status, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability, or medical condition

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Inventory Optimization & Planning Occupations: 1 year (Preferred)
• Inventory control: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location