Job Details

Sconza Candy Company in Oakdale, California, has been manufacturing premium chocolate and confectionery products since 1939. Our Company is one of the largest manufacturers of panned products in North America, producing primarily private label products for some of the world's largest retail and CPG Companies. We are a Company committed to our Team Members and their personal and professional growth and recognize that each of them directly contributes to our success. Our 500,000 square foot facility is located in Oakdale, California, approx 95 miles east of the San Francisco Bay Area and approx 95 miles south of Sacramento. If you're a dynamic person and want to directly impact a leading confectionery company, we want you on our team!

Position Summary :

Major Responsibilities :

1. Develop and implement strategies to optimize inventory levels for both raw ingredients and finished goods, balancing demand forecasting with cost control to minimize excess and obsolete inventory.
2. Lead regular cycle counts and physical inventory audits to ensure accurate inventory data and identify discrepancies, taking corrective action as needed.
3. Analyze inventory trends and metrics to identify areas for improvement, including excess and obsolete slow-moving items, and potential cost savings opportunities.
4. Maintain inventory management systems, ensuring accurate data entry and proper system usage across the warehouse.
5. Work closely with purchasing, sales, operations, and shipping and receiving teams to align inventory levels with business needs and sales forecasts.
6. Identify and implement cost-saving measures related to inventory management.
7. Ensure adherence to company inventory policies and procedures, including regulatory requirements and quality standards.
8. Continuously evaluate and improve inventory control processes, finding opportunities for automation and efficiency gains.
9. Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on inventory performance, including key metrics and recommendations for improvement.
10. Coordinate with the finance department to ensure accurate inventory valuation and assist in financial reporting related to inventory.
11. Oversee the disposal or liquidation of obsolete or excess inventory in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations.
12. Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

1. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
2. 3+ years of experience in a food manufacturing environment, with emphasis on inventory control processes and methods preferred.
3. Proven experience in inventory control, cycle count experience, warehouse management, or receiving operations.
4. Proficiency in ERP systems, cycle count, and data analytics tools.
5. Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills.
6. Strong negotiation and vendor management experience.
7. Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities.
8. Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

The pay for this role in the state of CA ranges from $90,000 to $120,000 based on years of experience, position responsibilities and geographic location.

Note : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Sconza is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law (including cancer and predisposing genetic characteristics in California), genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Sconza is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [emailprotected].