Inventory Coordinator
The Aurora site opened in 1997, and is located just 30 minutes south of Portland, Oregon in the beautiful Willamette Valley. The site has 37 acres of greenhouse and 3 acres of field space. In 2013, we added a 3-acre State-of-the-art glass greenhouse which has allowed the facility to repurpose 40,000 gallons of water every day helping to reduce our carbon footprint.
JOB SUMMARY
The Inventory Coordinator is primarily responsible for monitoring inventory levels and accuracy through physical audits of crops and performs a variety of duties aimed at increasing inventory accuracy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- To maintain a high level of inventory accuracy with timely execution
- Keep accurate count on daily inventory and update Inventory locations
- Evaluate new inventory to ensure it’s ready for shipment.
- Perform daily analysis to predict potential inventory problems.
- Identify issues and research quantity variances to reconcile inventory bases on transplant records
- Reporting discrepancies between physical counts and computer records
- Identify potential inventory shortages and communicate with relevant department
- Ensuring all documentation related to inventory flows is complete and accurate
- Print regular reports showing which inventory items are being purchased and sold
- Take crop photos and use mobile device to upload to software program
- Be able to travel to satellite facilities to count or manage inventory
- Ability to clearly communicate, expressing requirements and expectations to other departments including sales team.
- Perform other various tasks or work in other departments as necessary during slow shipping time of year.
COMPETENCIES
- Excellent written and verbal communication Skills
- Strong attention to detail and timely decision making
- Critical thinking, multitasking and problem-solving skills
- Basic computer skills, especially email and Microsoft office
- Analytical skills, judgment along with strong interpersonal skills
- Extremely well organized with attention to detail
- Work effectively without any supervision, takes initiative, works independently and self-starter
- Mathematical proficiency
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
- High school diploma
- Experience with MS Office & Excel
- Experience in greenhouse or nursery environment preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to work extended hours including weekends.
- Work in both an office and warehouse
- Work indoors and outdoors, in seasonal temperatures and
PAY RATE
$23.40- $25.40 an hour
- $17.00 to $18.50
- $24.50 - $26.50
BENEFITS STATEMENT
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including immediate PTO accrual, Medical, Dental and Vision after 30 days, plus matching 401(k) and Company-Paid LTD after one year.
MORE THAN A JOB
Smith Gardens is in the Top 10 Privately Owned Companies in Whatcom County. Our business is growing, so you can find career opportunities that match your goals and fuel your passion. Plus, we promote from within every chance we get!
Smith Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion,transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
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