Inventory Coordinator II

Title: Inventory Coordinator II Location: American Falls, ID Country: United States of America About Lamb Weston Lamb Weston is a leading supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer and vegetable products to restaurants and retailers around the world. For more than 60 years, we’ve produced innovative, inventive products that make life better for our customers and their customers. Job Description Summary Works closely with Operations, Procurement, Finance and Human Resources personnel by placing purchase orders against previously established contracts with consideration to quality, reliability, and urgency of need. Coordinates the review of various daily, weekly and monthly exception reports and troubleshoots issues that are identified in those reports or elsewhere. Follows up with suppliers regarding order status and obtains certification when orders are delivered. Executes administrative and general office duties, including maintaining records and files as needed and serves as the top administrative professional for the entire site. Resolves problems independently and collaborates with site leadership accordingly for more complex business issues. Job Description Purchases assigned items at a price commensurate with market conditions, quality and service essential to insuring continuous business operations and the Company’s goals. Monitors all purchases within their responsibility, assuring compliance with quantity, specifications, quality, delivery and price. Coordinates commodity inventory with operating schedule, with particular focus on oil inventory management, assuring inbound and outbound oil shipments are attained. Maintains productive relationships with external business partners to include carriers, contracted services. Maintains and monitors open contracts, expiration dates and balances for various business functions. Facilitates turnaround of invoice resolution, damaged product claims, and discrepancy issues. Understands inbound and outbound freight and relative cost structures. Acts as a liaison between suppliers and other functional areas within Lamb Weston to include corporate entities. Adheres to standard procedures for managing and properly filling out all required paperwork and completing timely changes. Serves as a resource to other employees; providing collaborative administrative support to Operations, Procurement, Human Resources and Finance personnel. Responsible for dead stock resolution. Recommends a course of action for Department Manager for disposition options. Contributes cost saving initiatives with respect to inventory costs, purchasing, freight and general operations. Reports to the site Director of Operations and supports senior staff and employees as designated. Other duties as assigned. Basic & Preferred Qualifications High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred Minimum one year work experience in manufacturing/warehouse position preferred Ability to work in self-directed team environment with minimum direct supervision. Ability to work in a professional office environment. On a limited basis, the ability work throughout the site and off-site. Excellent interpersonal, prioritization and customer service skills. Strong attention to detail, organization and prioritization abilities required with limited direction. Ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage multiple projects with routine interruptions. Ability to learn multiple systems (MS Office and SAP) Industry-Competitive Benefits Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include: Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program Paid Time Off Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance Family-Friendly Employee events Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements. Job Requisition ID: Req-230064 Time Type: Full time Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law