Inventory Control Intern

Come join our Team as an Inventory Control Intern for Summer of 2026! We started with pastries handmade by Lois and Lloyd Martin produced inside of a garage and we have boomed into a multi-facility company where our many products are produced by machines and shipped domestically and internationally. Talk about a rich history and exciting future! As an employer of choice we offer physical, emotional, financial and professional benefits including 401K, disability insurance and paid holidays.

Summary: Performs cycle counts, makes adjustments to inventory as needed, troubleshoots Warehouse Management System issues; liaison between Accounting, Purchasing, and Receiving.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform counts of raw materials, packaging, displays, baskets, pans, etc. using cycle counting, completing all necessary documentation and recordkeeping.
• Conduct concurrent pallet inspections as necessary.
• Count inventoried and expensed items at various stages of storage/production and make necessary adjustments to Inventory.
• Analyze the discrepancies in Inventory and perform root cause analysis to determine if they are system problems or human error.
• Confirm setup and maintenance of all system settings required for accurate, effective and efficient inventory management.
• Analyze and resolve system exception messages, identify root cause and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor inventory flow and makes recommendations for added efficiencies and process improvements.
• Measure and report inventory turns, inactive inventory, adjustments and other relevant metrics.
• Work with appropriate departments/employees to communicate and make adjustments to correct any Inventory errors, including retraining when necessary.
• Review incoming information relating to staging and make appropriate adjustments by coordinating with the Receiving and Transportation department.
• Maintain Obsolete Inventory system, including maintaining constant communication with Purchasing and receiving to know if items are retained, need to be returned for credit, or otherwise disposed.
• Document procedures for all tasks and update as needed.
• Support and implement company-wide improvements to metrics, methods and reports for performance monitoring.
• Train personnel in CHB & VLD to perform cycle counts.
• Assist with Warehouse Management System questions and issues, including being the first line of contact for questions from Receiving.
• Acts as a liaison between the Accounting, Purchasing and Receiving departments, communicating frequently via verbal or written communication, depending on the situation.
• Adhere to all Safety and Food Safety regulations at all times.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:                                                             

This job has no supervisory responsibilities .

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:        

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Currently attending an accredited university or college majoring in Supply Chain or related field.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have working knowledge of intermediate computer operations.        
• Must be authorized to handle powered equipment.
• Must have ability and desire to be flexible, to imple