Role overview

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 1 year in a warehouse or similar environment with inventory responsibilities
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications with proficiency in MS Excel

Responsibilities

Promote and maintain safety standards at all times
Conduct daily cycle counts and record inventory transactions in SYSPRO or equivalent systems
Investigate and document discrepancies between system and physical counts with minimal supervision
Assist in maintaining the cycle count schedule and tracking count completion rates

Key facts

Remote from: Indiana (USA)
Full time
Junior (1-2 years)
Inventory Analyst
English

Hard skills

Inventory Management Cycle Counting Microsoft Sysprep

Other skills

Microsoft Excel
Detail Oriented
Organizational Skills
Communication
Problem Solving
Teamwork

About the company

Heartland Food Products Group

Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers. Simply put, we make coffee, tea and water taste better. Our portfolio includes a variety of branded, licensed and private label products within multiple categories. We also provide strategic co-manufactured partnerships with many category leaders. On the branded side of the business, we manufacture and market SPLENDA®, the #1 brand in the low-calorie sweetener (LCS) category and the most recognizable in the world. And we’re leading the charge in the quickly emerging cold brew coffee category with JAVA HOUSE® Authentic Cold Brew Coffee, our 100% authentic cold brew handcrafted in small batches. In addition, we are the leading provider of private label sweeteners and liquid water enhancers in the U.S. Our products are distributed throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. We employ over 1,200 people worldwide.

Company details

Company typeLarge

Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers. We manufacture and market Splenda, the #1 brand in the low calorie sweetener category and the most recognized in the world.

We make coffee, tea and water taste better and help people live happier, healthier and longer lives by making it easy to reduce sugar.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Come grow with us!

This role is not a remote opportunity, it is on-site at our Manufacturing Plant in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Scope:

The Inventory Specialist ensures accurate inventory by performing and validating cycle counts, researching discrepancies, and assisting in product slotting and organization efforts. This position combines hands-on inventory execution with growing analytical responsibilities, serving as a development role toward more advanced inventory control positions.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:

Promote and maintain safety standards at all times.
Conduct daily cycle counts and record inventory transactions in SYSPRO or equivalent systems.
Investigate and document discrepancies between system and physical counts with minimal supervision.
Assist in maintaining the cycle count schedule and tracking count completion rates.
Perform inventory adjustments following established processes and with supervisor approval.
Support warehouse slotting and organization projects alongside the Distribution Analyst and/or Inventory Control Coordinator.
Replenish picking locations as directed to support high-velocity item flow.
Maintain clean and accurate labeling of bin and slot locations.
Prepare areas and documentation for physical inventories.
Utilize pallet jacks, order pickers, and, if certified, forklifts to access inventory and complete tasks.
Contribute to warehouse KPIs by maintaining inventory accuracy and minimizing shrink.
Communicate clearly with team leads, supervisors, coordinators, and other leaders regarding count results and trends.
All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 1 year in a warehouse or similar environment with inventory responsibilities
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications with proficiency in MS Excel
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Possess basic reasoning and problem-solving skills
Ability to follow counting, adjustment, and documentation procedures
Demonstrated initiative and ability to work with a team, and individually with minimal supervision
Demonstrate and promote teamwork on a consistent basis

Physical Demands:

Must be able to physically perform the functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
Must be able to work seated using a computer and phone for long periods of time
Must be able to work extended hours, such as daily overtime and an occasional weekend
Must possess visual acuity to document company records
Continuous walking throughout plant and distribution center
Lifting up to 40 pounds