Inventory Management Specialist - Logistics (Corporate 412 West)

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:

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Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

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Management Level:

P3

Job Summary: Inventory Management/Product Movement main purpose is to execute inventory movements within the Tyson Distribution/Warehouse network in order to maintain adequate on-hand supply to fill customer orders and to maintain effective space utilization across said DCs and Outside Cold Storage facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• This position is the point of contact for all product movement issues and solutions from production planning, Plant management personnel, outside warehouse managers, internal and external transportation teams and Business Units through the Tyson organization.  
• The incumbent is responsible for collaborating with supply planning, inventory control, transportation, warehouses and third-party logistics (OCS), customer service and business units to ensure timely inventory positioning with the objective of maximizing customer satisfaction in the areas of fill rate efficiency and quality assurance.  
• Strategically coordinate regional deployments for seasonal pre-build inventory by developing and executing a stocking strategy that efficiently meets regional and centralized distribution network needs.  
• Manage inventory within the distribution center campus and OCS facilities, including but not limited: to deep chill, blast storage, donations, un-allocable and all quality assurance related product.  
• Monitor inventory levels within the four walls of the distribution center including fresh and frozen categories throughout the year to minimize capacity constraints.  
• Monitor volume in distribution center and OCS facilities and strategically look for ways to improve the process as well as cut down on the number of touches in efforts to minimize cost.  
• Work with customer service and transportation on possibilities of direct to customer shipments from warehouses and simplify the process.  
• Build deployment loads within the network based on IBP recommended shipments ensuring no mixed environment orders while collaborating with the transportation team to ensure maximum truck weight and cube.  
• Identify shortages caused by late deployments, supply and or warehouse and work with supply planning to minimize occurrences.  
• This position requires analytical and organizational skills as well as the ability to make decisions considering many concurrent variables.  
• Other duties as assigned by manager.  

Requirements:

• Education/Certifications: Bachelor’s degree or experience equivalent.
• Experience: 2 plus years in Supply Chain or Distribution; extensive knowledge of Tyson’s supply chain and network optimization and processes preferred.
• Computer Skills: Advanced computer skills required (proficient in Excel, Power Point, documentation, e-mails).
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written skills a must.
• Special Skills:  SAP knowledge, data management, problem solving skills, Transportation systems and continuous improvement mindset.
• Supervisory: As needed per organizational structure.
  Travel: 1-4 domestic trips per year.

* RESUME REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE *

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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