Inventory Assurance Field Specialist - Remote

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:

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

Position Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

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