Inventory Planning Specialist chez Firstquality

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.

Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.

We are seeking an Inventory Planning Specialist for our First Quality Home Care Products , LLC facility located in Salt Lake City, UT.  The Inventory Planning Specialist is responsible for receiving, cycle counting, and managing all storage and movement of semi-finished goods and labels.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Review production schedules, create and close transfer orders, and escalate material issues within 24–72 hours as needed.

• Use SAP to verify bill of materials, place warehouse orders, receive materials, and complete cycle counts.

• Physically verify inventory, unload trailers, perform blind counts, and stage pallets.

• Lead batch board meetings, track inbound/outbound shipments, and update SharePoint communications.

• Maintain 5S standards and operate PIT equipment.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating forklifts in a manufacturing or warehouse environment required - will be required to complete internal Forklift certification.

• Must have basic-level to intermediate-level computer (Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook) and math skills.

• Must be able work with and around hazardous materials, chemicals, and equipment.

• Experience with SAP is a plus.

• Must be able to pivot and adapt to changing priorities in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

• Must be an effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to adapt your communication style to different audiences, including activities for active listening, clear presentation skills, and the capacity to provide and receive feedback at all levels of the organization.

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs unassisted (100 lbs with help), push/pull up to 600 lbs with equipment, use hand tools with dexterity, and have adequate vision (with corrective lenses) including close, distance, and color perception.

• Must be able to work 12 hours shifts - Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & alternating Wednesdays, 6:45am - 7pm

What We Offer You

We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities

• Paid time off (three-week minimum)

• Medical, dental and vision starting day one

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid parental leave

• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)

• Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)

• Tuition assistance

• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums

• ...and more!