Cocoa Bean Inventory Specialist

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