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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Manage virtual and physical inventory processes, including cycle counting, multi-site transfers, space utilization, order sequencing, replenishment, inventory adjustments, year-end physical inventories and location systems• Maintain item relationships, including the creation of Item Master files, Bills of Materials, and Kit Assemblies• Cost analysis via auditing labor routing and materials allocation of Kits and BOMs, PO receipts • Manage Work Order flow, including outsourcing projects and connecting with vendors regarding statuses of materials • Resolving inventory discrepancies, identifying root causes and initiating CAPA processes• Mentoring a crew of 10+ in material handling, organization and counting techniques• Respond to intercompany requests regarding all stages of inventory, from raw materials through to finished goods• Order invoicing, GL account reconciliation, report generation and analysis, profit margin and cost analysis, journal entries, month-end close processes and budget planning• ERP software Super User helping teams resolve system logic issues and offering training and process support

Orange County, California Area

• Quality validation of liquid and powdered beverage ingredients, in-process product batches and finished goods, including functional supplement blends and straight-packs• Maintained proprietary data for all product formulations, production notes and batch scaling tools• Managed comprehensive QC Hold program for materials exhibiting quality or safety issues, such as damages or foreign objects, as well as maintaining an active rework program• Customer-facing interactions pertaining to product quality, food safety and equipment operation• Collaborated with R&D on ingredient sourcing, market research, competitor evaluations and raw material testing• Developed nutrition facts, ingredient statements and allergen statements for all products• Authored spec sheets, product declarations, certificates of analysis, and export registration documents for all products• Audited bills of materials and PO receipts for proper inventory utilization and cost accounting• Created and maintained Item Master files for ingredients and packaging materials• Coordinated with production scheduler to ensure materials were in-house in time to meet production dates• Maintained vendor relationships, conducted analysis of vendor performance and compliance• Resolved inventory discrepancies, identifying root causes and initiating CAPA processes• Managed lab personnel and provided material handling and production process mentoring for a staff of 40+ people• Worked closely with Operations on regulatory affairs, inspections, audits and developing procedures• Provided sales trend data to aid in demand planning, as well as maintained a database for changes in assembly formulations and bill of materials that affected procurement planning

Orange County, California Area

• Maintained customer accounts and item details, general accounting tasks• Inventory research, reconciliation and adjustments for raw materials and finished goods• Product utilization reports for demand planning, including annual raw material cost analysis• Responsible for document control for customers and vendor