Inventory Control Clerk

Inventory Control Clerk The Artisan Chef Mfg Co Lawrence, MA Job Details Full-time From $20 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft Excel English Quality audits Manufacturing Associate's degree Materials management Full Job Description

ABOUT US

| The Artisan Chef Manufacturing Company, located in historic Lawrence, Massachusetts, is a multifaceted manufacturer of scratch-made Pastries, Artisan Breads, Fresh Pastas, Gourmet Sauces, Authentic Neapolitan Style Pizza, Calzones, and restaurant-quality prepared meals. If you are passionate about working in a fast-track entrepreneurial environment with state-of-the-art equipment and a driven team, consider working with us! Come join New England's fastest growing Artisan Manufacturing Company. Artisan Chef Manufacturing is searching for dedicated Corporate Manufacturing Chef to add to our team. We are looking for passionate culinary leaders to join us on an incredible growth journey. Artisan Chef Manufacturing is looking for a talented, driven and passionate talent to help us grow. Must be process oriented and detailed.

BASIC FUNCTIONS

| The Inventory Controls Clerk is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory across multiple food manufacturing plants and warehouse locations while ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. This role validates and processes Receiving and Shipping transactions, coordinates receiving and shipping appointment schedules, enters data and updates inventory systems and works cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Production, Procurement, and Finance to improve inventory accuracy, traceability, and material flow in a regulated food manufacturing environment. Assists all associates performing system transactions in managing the receipt, put away, and shipping system processes associated with raw materials and finished goods inventory movements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Assists team members in maintaining accurate raw material, packaging, WIP, and finished goods inventory across multiple food manufacturing plants/warehouses, including 3PLs, for all system functions from raw material receipt through Finished Good shipment.
• Assists and executes cycle count programs that support inventory accuracy, lot control, and traceability requirements.
• Reviews and corrects system errors in receiving, product movement and shipping programs that ensure accurate and timely product movement throughout raw material/Finished Goods life cycle.
• Ensure proper lot tracking, FIFO/FEFO compliance, and expiration date management.
• Investigate inventory variances and discrepancies, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Work with other departments (Quality, Warehouse, Operations, Procurement, Finance, etc.) to continue to make improvements.
• Support physical inventories, internal audits, and external audits (USDA, SQF, etc.) as required.
• Monitor and report inventory KPIs including accuracy, adjustments, waste/shrink, and obsolete/expired inventory.
• Maintain inventory data integrity with new ERP system.

QUALIFICATIONS

| Associate's degree in supply chain, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience). 3-5+ years of inventory control or materials management experience in a food manufacturing or regulated environment. Experience using scan gun inventory control systems. Experience driving change through accountability. Experience with ERP systems (preferably Microsoft

D365 F&O

) and Microsoft Excel Strong communication and interpersonal skills. English fluency required, Spanish a plus Work Environment | While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Ability to work standing for 8 hour periods. Specific vision abilities required by this job. Regular presence In manufacturing and warehouse environments. Ability to work In temperature-controlled areas (coolers, freezers, etc.). Travel between plant/warehouse locations. Join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality food products through effective inventory control and management. Apply now to be a part of our success story!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Language:

English (Required) Spanish (Preferred)

Location:

Lawrence, MA 01841 (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Lawrence, MA 01841 (Required)

Work Location:

In person