Overseas Food Trading Ltd.

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Overseas Food Trading Ltd. is seeking a meticulous and proactive Inventory Specialist to join their team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of inventory management processes, overseeing reconciliations between the company’s system and third-party logistics warehouses, and leading initiatives to enhance inventory accuracy and optimize supply chain workflows. Responsibilities • Oversee the reconciliation process between the company’s ERP system and the 3PL warehouse systems to ensure data accuracy and consistency. • Prepare the inventory records for month end close. • Perform regular comparisons to the 3PL warehouse inventory report; investigate discrepancies with the logistics department and report necessary adjustments to the Warehousing & Inventory Management Manager. • Responsible for organizing and facilitating physical inventories amounts and analyzing results. • Manage all donations, defective, and expired products in the 3PL warehouses, communicating with the appropriate teams within the warehouses. • Review and approve invoices related to storage operations and special services. • Conduct regular audits of the 3PL warehouses to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. • Develop and implement strategies to improve inventory control processes and reduce discrepancies. • Generate and analyze inventory reports to provide insights and recommendations for inventory management improvements. • Maintain and update inventory records in the company’s system, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded. • Identify opportunities for process improvements in inventory management and implement best practices. • Liaise with various departments, including accounting, supply chain, sales, and logistics to ensure smooth inventory operations. • Maintain constant communication with the 3PL warehouses regarding inventory topics. Skills • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field. • Minimum of 3 years of experience in inventory control, warehouse management, or logistics. • Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (Pivot tables, Macros, XLOOKUP, etc). • Experience with 3PL systems and a solid understanding of supply chain processes. • Experience using Dynamic365 Business Central, Oracle, SAP or any other ERP system. • Knowledge of inventory management processes and best practices. • Effective communication, including writing, speaking, and interpersonal communication. • Strong relationship-building skills and customer service orientation. • Frequent standing and sitting. Intermittent squatting, bending, twisting, lifting. This position requires excellent visual acuity and auditory sense. • This position requires a willingness to travel as needed to support organizational goals. • CPIM Certification Company Overview • Overseas Food Trading imports and trades a wide variety of food products from all over Europe. It was founded in 1983, and is headquartered in Fort Lee, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.overseasfoodtrading.com.