Why This Role Stands Out
This role at I.Rice & Company offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your supply chain expertise by coordinating with vendors, managing inventory, and supporting warehouse operations. You'll thrive here if you are highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to a dynamic manufacturing environment. Apply today to join a reputable company and grow your career in logistics.
Quick Overview
Job Description
The Supply Chain Associate supports purchasing, supply chain, and warehousing operations at our facility. This role is responsible for coordinating orders with vendors, managing inventory, assisting with warehouse control tasks, and completing the associated recordkeeping. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proficient in administrative systems, has strong supplier and warehouse management skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Coordinates orders and purchases of raw materials with various suppliers
- Assists with warehouse control and organization tasks
- Manages periodic physical inventory of raw materials and performs reconciliation of the inventory in our database
- Monitors raw material usage and identifies needs to meet production schedules
- Researches and reconciles raw material inventory variances
- Assists with on-boarding new suppliers and materials, including the gathering of appropriate documentation related to food safety regulations
- Supports cross-functional team members in order to meet deadlines
- Other duties as assigned
Skills, Expectations and Education/Training
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Proficient computer skills, including MS Office suite
- Experience in supply chain, logistics, or procurement, or related industry, preferred
- Strong interpersonal communication via in-person, phone and email
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Stable work history
- Must be able to follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as individually in an environment with changing priorities
Benefits and Compensation
- Weekly pay with direct deposit
- Health insurance
- Various supplemental insurance policies available after 90-day introductory period
- Life insurance available after completion of 90-day introductory period
- 401-K retirement plan available after one year of employment
- Option to participate in uniform program
- Annual bonus incentives