POSITION SUMMARY:
This is an important role for the Mattoon, IL site as it is responsible for the day-to-day work involved with managing inventory for multiple technologies.  This includes cycle counting, updating system as needed, and communicating needs to leadership.   Also, other areas outside of inventory management may be needed and assigned based on site priorities.
As a site-based logistics resource, this position requires working closely with warehouse leads, logistics coordinators, associate logistics managers, and logistics managers to ensure inventory integrity and accuracy as well as proper plans to store, move, consume, and ship on hand inventory.  
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
•    Cycle counting of site inventory
•    Ensure accurate on hand inventory records by updating systems (SAP, RP/JDA) as needed.
•    Updating line manager and/or others regarding inventory needs and/or concerns 
•    Identifying stranded inventory and developing plans to remove from the site
•    Identify any storage issues with warehouse stored product.  Collaborate with others for corrections as needed.
•    Review storage capacity to project storage capacity concerns.  Communicate issues as needed.
•    Internal quality reviews & audits (load quality, CCMS help)
•    Other activities as deemed necessary by line manager or site leadership.
 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
•    1+ years’ experience in warehousing, manufacturing, logistics or supply chain.
•    Knowledge of SAP, JDA/RP WMS
•    Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely
•    Ability to analyze information to identify storage constraints, recommend actions to mitigate
•    Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Nexus)
•    Ability to learn new skills and identify efficiency opportunities within the role
•    Flexibility to adapt to regularly changing priorities and quality issues
•    Willingness to do what is needed and flex day-to-day to meet site priorities
 

About Mars:
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5â„¢, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitalsâ„¢, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCAâ„¢ and Pet Partnersâ„¢. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Disclaimer:
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.​​​​​​​

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