Hybrid Receiving and Inventory Control Lead at SCN BestCo

We believe being healthy should not require tradeoffs. SCN BestCo is a leading innovator, developer and manufacturer of Vitamin, Mineral & Supplement (VMS), Over-the-Counter (OTC) and prebiotics/probiotics in enjoyable forms such as gummies, lozenges and chews. With over 50 years of excellence, our team leads the way in changing how consumers make healthier choices.  With unique food science expertise and proprietary processes, we’ve pioneered many firsts.  The fire in our belly to create new to the world products has guided and continues to be core to our mission of making health and wellness more enjoyable. Come join us and become a part of our winning formula!

Estimated starting annual base salary is $24.28-$36.42/ hour less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. Please note that the actual compensation offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined by the Company, which may include, but is not limited to, location, experience, qualifications, education, skillset, and market conditions. The target base compensation for this role is in the low to middle of the range, with the top of the range reserved for only exceptional circumstances. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary, variable annual incentive, paid based on Company performance factors. SCN BestCo offers a competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with employer matching contributions, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more, as well as paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law. Each benefit is subject to eligibility requirements as specified in plan documents, and the Company reserves the right to modify the benefits it offers from time to time.  

The Receiving & Inventory Control Lead is responsible for maintaining inventory and receiving accuracy with integrity and at a high level within the facility, including monitoring the cycle count program, return to stock processing, and product flow. They are responsible for coordinating the duties of the inventory and receiving team throughout the shift, providing on the job training for new hires, cross training teammates and collaborating with all leads to provide smoother transitions to work and planning within the warehouse.

• Monitor and control inventory integrity; maintain all inventory controls for the site.
• Monitor and control receiving integrity with a high bar.
• Maintain standard operating procedures and protocols pertaining to receiving and inventory control.
• Lead reconciliation of receiving and inventory discrepancies and make necessary corrections.
• Oversee physical inventories, cycle counts, and audits.
• Check, verify completeness, and process all warehouse transfers to and from production.
• Document and control aging inventory.
• Maintain inventory accuracy metrics and associated reports for management.
• Coordinate and integrate efforts across operational departments to enhance inventory accuracy.
• Regularly train site staff in proper inventory control techniques and practices.
• Lead process improvement efforts for the inventory and warehouse teams.

This position carries out people leader responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include: 

• Provide task directions to team members.
• Provide On the Job Training (OJT) for new hires.
• Motivate teams to improve productivity.
• Oversee and update daily production logs to ensure accuracy in accordance with company standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure safety and quality standards are enforced and met.

Education & Experience: 

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years’ experience in a warehouse environment with at least 3 years’ experience performing inventory duties.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs): 

• Ability to use and maintain inventory database/records.
• Strong communication, organization, time management, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to effectively lead a team to meet goals and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects and priorities with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Inventory Control Systems and Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

   

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree or professional certification in a relevant field.
  • Experience in food & beverage, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, or medical device manufacturing industry.
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish.

   

  Physical Requirements

  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

   

  Work Environment

  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

  The noise level in the manufacturing work environment is usually loud and moderate in the warehouse environment. The Receiving and Inventory Control Lead works near mechanical moving parts, with exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and occasionally in outdoor weather conditions.

   

  Safety Requirements

  All employees are expected to carry out their functions in a healthy and safe manner, to always encourage and support safe work practices, and to report and/or rectify any unsafe conditions that may come to their attention immediately. All SCN BestCo employees must wear PPE as required based on their job duties.