Cocoa Bean Inventory Specialist

Job Description

Job Description:

Company: Mars Wrigley

Location: Elizabethtown, PA

Title: Cocoa Bean Inventory Specialist

Pay: Based on experience starting at $31.25 + /hour

What do we Manufacture?

Mars Chocolate & Dove

Required Shift:

1st Shift: Monday- Friday 7am to 3:30pm (Flexible pending business needs)

Job Purpose:

The Cocoa Bean Inventory Specialist ensures accurate and efficient management of a company's cocoa bean inventory. They prevent stock shortages, minimize waste, and maintain detailed records of all incoming and outgoing cocoa beans to support a smooth supply chain.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment

• 3+ years of experience in a logistics, procurement, shipping and/or scheduling related role

• Previous experience working in SAP

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and email

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical degree or certifications

• Strong background in SAP functions

• Strong understanding of production processes and scheduling

What will be your Key Responsibilities?

• Develop production schedules that optimize customer service while balancing labor and inventory costs.

• Maintain inventories within freshness guidelines to provide best possible customer service.

• Develop detailed understanding of the manufacturing constraints and capabilities of the value streams being planned.

• Proactively identify potential supply / demand issues and communicate these to appropriately, depending on impact severity, in a timely manner through the appropriate channels.

• Issue and communicate special instructions to, and interface with Value Stream managers, Production Leaders, Productions Coordinators, and team members regarding changes in production schedules and co-ordination of production

• Co-ordinate and communicate necessary production schedule changes between the value streams, Roasting, Silos and QF&S to assure most efficient scheduling of line trials, downtime for repairs, installations, and changeovers.

• Drive process enhancements, either through new systems, additional functionality, or procedure changes that will increase business effectiveness

• Any ad hoc requests

Total Rewards (Effective Day 1):

• Starting Pay: Based on experience starting at $31.25+ /hour+

• Annual Bonus and Merit Increases

• Benefits Starting Day One:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental

• Up to 6% 401(k) match

• Vacation time

• Tuition reimbursement

• Short/Long-Term Disability

• 18 weeks parental leave

What can you expect from Mars?

• The opportunity to learn and develop, taking charge of your own career across Mars.

• An industry competitive salary and great benefits package

• Chance to work cross-functionally and add value and impact to the business.

• If you are passionate, a great problem solver, resilient, and have a high drive for results, then we want to hear from you!