Job Description:

Job: Inventory Admin

Shift: Days

Location: Mars Petcare (Fort Smith, AR)

Mars Petcare is seeking an Inventory Admin to join our unique and exciting pet food business at a Fort Smith, AR, manufacturing plant. We focus on the unique needs of cats and dogs, and our obsession with detail allows us to deliver precise, effective nutrition, helping them become their magnificent best.

As part of our commitment to our associates, Mars Petcare offers a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and 401k match. In addition, associates are immediately eligible (based on hire date) for up to three weeks of vacation, 12 Paid Holidays per year, Sick Pay, Maternity & Parental Leave, and annual bonus earning potential, plus many other ancillary benefits not listed here.

The purpose of the Inventory Administrative Operator is to perform the clerical and administrative tasks associated with inventory of ARK products. This includes a detailed knowledge of business systems (Excel, Red Prairie, and SAP), report writing, record keeping, and a variety of other activities to ensure Inventory accuracy. This role will be responsible for utilizing site inventory practices to perform necessary cycle counts to ensure physical inventory accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing & coordinating physical inventory cycle counts for all Raw & Pack materials in Site Warehouse management software in accordance with Mars Cycle count policies.


• Responsible for reconciling on-hand Raw& Pack inventories within all Warehouse management systems using ARK methodology.


• Responsible for performing & coordinating daily yard check.


• Responsible for partnering with Site Mfg. & Conversion Key User to perform WIP Inventory Reconciliations


• Any other tasks assigned by Line Manager

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• 2+ Years Manufacturing Experience


• Forklift driving required


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel


• Working Knowledge of ERP software


• Ability to drive positive changes in both processes, systems, and culture


• Strong internal and external customer focus with great follow-up

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and ERP software


• Ability to drive positive changes in both processes, systems, and culture


• 5+ years production experience


• Experience in most facets of logistics, including inventory control

About Mars, Incorporated

Mars is a family-owned business with over a century of history, making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world's best-loved brands: M&M's®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN'S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom - inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

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.