Title:  Inventory Controller

At WK Kellogg Co, we exist to create joy and connection to inspire Gr-r-reat days. We believe that doing good is always good for business and we have stood for this since Kellogg Company was founded more than 117 years ago. We are passionate about doing our part to make nutritious foods, create social connectivity and respect natural resources. Together, these actions create positive progress for people and the planet – today and for years to come. We have big plans for how we are going to accomplish this, and we would love for you to join us in this effort.

Join us as an Inventory Controller in our Omaha, NE facility, where you will be responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the Plant’s inventory.  This role will be fast paced, agile, and flexible to business needs as you play a key role auditing physical inventory, maintain inventory records and reconcile discrepancies!

HERE'S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Daily, validate the accuracy, timeliness, and coherence of information provided by the plant's manufacturing supervisor, ensuring alignment with production volume, planned volume, and schedule. Collaborate with manufacturing and inventory supervisors to address any discrepancies.
• Record validated information in the manufacturing system, cross-checking with the supervisor's log to ensure proper entry into the correct production order and shift.
• Send variances between SAP and DLX to Finance Team.
• Coordinate with the manufacturing production planner to ensure production orders align with the schedule and match those used by the warehouse team.
• Analyze the manufacture variations report, identify main discrepancies, and provide explanations. Rectify errors as needed.
• Collaborate with the manufacturing supervisor to understand daily shift occurrences, capture scrap data for daily quality reporting, and identify opportunities for savings. Communicate findings to the supervisor and conduct quarterly analyses for process improvement.
• Prepare monthly IDR (Inventory Difference Report) for non-valuated materials and conversion differences at month-end. 

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

• High School Diploma or GED or international equivalent required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business or a related field preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office, SAP or a similar ERP system, and computerized scanner equipment
• Availability to work a flexible schedule as needed, including planned and unplanned overtimed, which may include weekends
• Effective communication skills
• Maintain data integrity and attention to detail
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills with the proven ability to manage complex situations

At WK Kellogg Co, our success depends on our most vital asset — our people. That’s why we’re committed to providing you with benefits and programs that support your Total Health and your journey to be and feel your best — physically, financially, emotionally, and socially. Our benefit offerings include:

• Healthcare coverage, including vision and dental.
• Savings and Investments contributions and match
• Paid Time Off
• Life and AD&D insurance coverage

Our comprehensive and competitive benefits not only deliver value to you and your family, but also offer choice to meet your unique needs and knowledge to empower confident decision-making.

ABOUT WK KELLOGG CO

 At WK Kellogg Co, we bring our best to everyone, every day through our trusted foods and brands. Our journey began in 1894, when our founder W.K. Kellogg reimagined the future of food with the creation of Corn Flakes, changing breakfast forever. Since then, we have embraced the same spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in everything we do, channeling our founder’s passion and commitment to creating high quality and delicious products while fostering communities. Our iconic brand portfolio includes Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies, Froot Loops, Kashi, Special K, Raisin Bran, Frosted Mini Wheats, and Bear Naked. With a presence in the majority of households across North America, our brands play a key role in enhancing the lives of millions of consumers every day, promoting a strong sense of physical, emotional and societal wellbeing. Our beloved brand characters, including Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam, represent our deep connections with the consumers and communities we serve. For more information, visit www.wkkellogg.com.

If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email Recruitment@wkkellogg.com.

THE FINER PRINT

The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.

WK Kellogg Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For US applicants:

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow this link.

Let’s create gr-r-reat days,

WK Kellogg Co Recruitment