Inventory Coordinator

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.

The Inventory Coordinator is responsible for maintaining adequate semi-finished goods distribution and will provide assistance on capacity coordination across Lakeside Foods facilities.  The Inventory Coordinator will utilize the most efficient interplant transfers, storage, and labeling / packaging resources to prepare for seasonal availability through Lakeside Foods supply chain.

What You'll Get:

• A choice of three quality affordable healthcare coverage options, plus a health savings account with employer contribution or flexible spending account
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• Retirement planning including Profit Sharing  and 401(k) match
• Company-provided life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, personal days and holidays

• Educational & professional development assistance
• Wellness programs and fitness reimbursement
• Dependent scholarship program
• Career growth opportunities

What You'll Do:

• Investigate and gain knowledge of demand trends that will affect inventory levels
• Enter, develop and maintain SAP network settings or any other process / system relevant to distribution of semi-finished goods.
• Track when STO's (Stock Transfer Orders) are created and identify STO's that are past due
• Be the main liason between warehouse management and schedulers
• Work with warehouse personnel to coordinate effective replenishment of both semi-finished and finished goods stocking levels
• Responsible for other projects as assigned

What You'll Bring:

• Associate degree in Materials Management or a combination of a two-year degree and three to five years inventory control experience
• Three to five years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to guide effective decision-making.
• Ability to work independently on various projects simultaneously.

Where You’ll Work:

WELCOME TO MANITOWOC

Thousands of visitors are drawn here each year to explore the USS Cobia World War II submarine, tour Rogers Street Fishing Village to view relics of famous shipwrecks, or sail across Lake Michigan on the S. S. Badger. We love company and invite you to explore 20 miles of spectacular Lake Michigan shoreline. From the pristine coastline with its stunning parks and beaches and marinas, to historic downtowns and outdoor band concerts, Manitowoc-Two Rivers is a maritime treasure to visit as well as a wonderful place to work and live.

Teamwork at Lakeside (TAL):

• Through individual and team efforts, enthusiastically work toward the continuous improvement of his/her job, work area, department and Lakeside as a whole. Fully participate in TAL by “living” Lakeside’s Standard of Conduct and being an active member of operations and project teams.  By actions and work, clearly and visibly demonstrate the spirit of teamwork, cooperation and respect for others in all business transactions and exchanges.
• Proactively create an environment that clearly and sincerely encourages the spirt of TAL in all areas of responsibility.

Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. 

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