Inventory Assurance Field Specialist - Remote

Position Summary

Monitors and maintains current inventory levels by performing physical inventory counts and reconciling actual stock against MEC SAP portal. Reconciling all transactions to provide roll forward reports to Internal and External auditors. Validating any discrepancies to provide accurate financial impact for losses and gains.

Essential Job Functions

• Upload physical counts into SAP
• Identifies and researches inventory discrepancies and corrects errors in SAP (Material Management Module) on site.
• Performs other inventory related duties as required.
• Identify priority audit locations with assistance from Finance.
• Assists and collaborates with Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Customer Service and Billing Departments with inventory related issues.
• Creating the auditing packets for internal auditors
• Assist with the training of remote users and support while they are processing on behalf of MEC.
• Participates in random cycle counts, physical audits, and preform full physical counts if needed.
• Assist with implementing process improvement at the copackers that are identified during audits.
• Assist Finance team with the review of monthly spoilage allowances.
• Assist Inventory Control Lead with reconciliation of inventory discrepancies at month and quarter end.
• Consistently provides timely and accurate inventory information and counts to the Inventory Control Lead as needed.
• Conducting full physical audits on site monthly.
• Resolves inventory issues and makes corrections in a timely manner.
• Proactively identify inventory issues prior to month end closing.
• Creating the Roll Forward reports for each location audited
• Streamline the communication between Internal Auditors and Inventory
• Ensures remote plants report accurate counts at month-end.
• Review discrepancies identified by Internal Auditors at EOM review.
• Studies receipts, sale order shipments, and postings to endure seamless and accurate flow of product.
• Working with Leads to review high risk Items on site.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Excellent ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Able to travel often to conduct physical counts. This includes weekends and Holidays when needed.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Skill in accurate data entry
• Previous inventory related experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated skill working in a fast-paced environment.
• Assertive and self-motivated
• Proficient skill and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Applications, Outlook Email

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with SAP Material Management Module
• Read and comprehend activity reports.
• Ability to gain understanding of SAP & ERP system.
• Knowledge of and experience with accounting

PAY RANGE: $58,000 - $74,000