FSM - Inventory Control Associate

Bachoco Group is a leading multiprotein producer and one of the top ten largest globally, with over 38,000 employees. We offer a wide range of products, including chicken, eggs, pork, beef, pet food, and more.Through Bachoco USA, we deliver high-quality chicken products to the U.S. market, serving retail, food service, and national accounts through our fully integrated operations, including farms, hatcheries, feed mills, and processing plants.

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Bachoco USAis seeking anInventory Control Associatefor theFort Smith, Complex.

Work Schedule:Monday - Friday, Saturday as needed (4:00pm - 1:00am)

Position Summary:TheInventory Control Associateis responsible for monitoring and reconciling inventory transactions, ensuring accuracy in inventory records, and supporting plant operations with data-driven insights. This role involves working closely with various departments to validate stock movements, analyze discrepancies, and assist with reporting to maintain efficient inventory management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reconcile production records to ensure accurate inventory tracking.
• Monitor system interfaces related to stock flow and order releases.
• Manage label deletions, storage openings, and transfer rules.
• Reconcile warehouse inventory between CAT and SAP systems.
• Analyze order reports, including reconciliation of material charges, review of yields, ingredient and packaging consumption, and identification of inefficient codes.
• Conduct floor walks to review manufacturing processes and product flow.
• Prepare monthly closing reports, ensuring all orders are properly closed with no pending charges and reconciling live poultry inventory.
• Reconcile inventory with other plants and monitor returns.
• Validate shipments and outbound inventory transactions.
• Monitor and verify physical inventory readings.
• This is a safety sensitive position.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree (preferred) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Entry-level position; no prior experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

Physical Demands: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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily required to sit, use a computer, and communicate effectively. Occasional standing, walking, and lifting of materials up to 25 pounds may be required. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This role is primarily office-based within a processing plant environment. The employee may occasionally be required to enter production areas, where exposure to cold, humidity, and loud noise is possible. Personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when accessing production areas. Standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and printers, will be used regular.

An Equal Opportunity Employer to include women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

*Notice to Third Party Recruitment Agencies: Please note that Bachoco USA and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, Bachoco USA and its subsidiaries shall explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of Bachoco USA.