Inventory Coordinator

Inventory Coordinator MetaBrand | Edison, NJ | Full-Time About the Position MetaBrand is looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and hands-on Inventory Coordinator to take ownership of inventory accuracy and material control within our beverage manufacturing operation. This is not a desk-only position and not a warehouse management role. The Inventory Coordinator is expected to work directly on the warehouse floor, physically verify materials, maintain accurate inventory locations, investigate discrepancies, and ensure all inventory movements are properly recorded in the ERP system. The primary goal of this position is to ensure that what physically exists in the warehouse accurately matches what is recorded in the system. Key Responsibilities Inventory Control & Accuracy Maintain accurate physical and system inventory for ingredients, raw materials, packaging materials, alcohol, finished goods, and other production materials. Process and verify inventory receipts, transfers, returns, adjustments, and corrections. Physically verify inventory before making significant adjustments or corrections. Investigate inventory discrepancies and identify the reason or root cause before adjusting quantities. Perform regular cycle counts, spot checks, and physical inventory verification. Compare physical inventory against ERP quantities and investigate di erences. Maintain accurate item numbers, quantities, UOMs, lots, and inventory locations. Ensure inventory transactions are completed promptly so the system reflects actual physical inventory. Maintain clear documentation and traceability for inventory adjustments. Receiving & Material Verification Receive incoming materials and verify the correct item, quantity, lot/batch information, UOM, condition, and supporting documentation. Inspect incoming materials for visible damage, shortages, incorrect items, or other discrepancies. All materials received during the day must be received and recorded in the ERP/inventory system the same day they physically arrive at the facility. Ensure daily receipts are completed accurately and do not remain pending or unprocessed for the following day, unless there is a documented issue preventing the receipt from being completed. Ensure received materials are properly identified, labeled, entered into the system, and assigned to the correct inventory location. Verify that the physical quantity received matches the quantity entered into the system. Prevent unidentified or unverified materials from being placed into active inventory. Document and communicate receiving discrepancies before materials are accepted or used when appropriate. Coordinate with the appropriate departments when materials require additional verification before being released. Inventory Locations & Warehouse Organization Ensure physical material locations accurately match the locations recorded in the ERP system. Maintain clear and controlled storage areas for ingredients, liquids, packaging materials, flammables, and other inventory categories. Ensure materials are properly identified and stored in their designated locations. Identify materials that are damaged, unidentified, incorrectly labeled, misplaced, or obsolete and coordinate their resolution. Maintain warehouse organization that supports e icient material movement and inventory verification. Help prevent materials from being moved between locations without the required inventory transaction. Production Material Control Coordinate with Production and Pre-Packaging to issue or transfer materials required for upcoming production projects. Ensure materials transferred to Production are properly recorded in the system. Receive and verify unused materials returned after production. Confirm returned quantities before placing materials back into inventory. Work with Pre-Packaging to ensure returned packaging is correctly identified by item, SKU, quantity, and packaging version. Ensure old and new packaging versions remain properly id…

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