<p>Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!</p> <p>The hourly rate pay for this position at Scotts/Hawthorne will generally fall between $26.90 - 40.00 per hour and is paid weekly. Scotts/Hawthorne will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.</p> <p>We are looking for a Regional Inventory Control Specialist to join our Scotts Miracle Gro team in Riverside, CA!</p> <p>In this role you will:</p> <ul> <li>Inbound Raw Material Tracking & Coordination </li><li>Work daily with the procurement and warehouse teams to ensure the right amount of raw material is on-site and ready for production. This role is responsible for the hands-on tracking of inventory to prevent shortages while keeping storage areas organized. </li><li>Daily Inventory Monitoring: Physically check and track raw material levels against production schedules to ensure the facility has enough stock for the shift. </li><li>Shortage Alerts: Immediately identify and report potential material shortages or delivery delays to the procurement team to avoid downtime. </li><li>Inbound Coordination: Communicate with the purchasing department to stay updated on delivery times and prepare the site for incoming shipments. </li><li>Order Updates: Work with procurement to flag when order quantities need to be adjusted based on actual floor usage. </li><li>Material Aging: Regularly track safety stock levels and "first-in, first-out" (FIFO) practices to prevent material from expiring or becoming obsolete. </li><li>Production Floor Support </li><li>Coordinate with production teams to ensure materials are available for the daily manufacturing schedule and help resolve inventory discrepancies. </li><li>Production Alignment: Meet daily with production supervisors to confirm that the materials needed for the day's plan are ready and staged. </li><li>Usage Tracking: Record and reconcile differences between planned material use and what was actually used on the floor. </li><li>WIP Monitoring: Track work-in-progress (WIP) levels and investigate any missing or extra items. </li><li>Inventory Audits: Lead and support frequent cycle counts and full physical inventory audits to ensure system accuracy. </li><li>Outbound Finished Goods Handling </li><li>Oversee the movement and staging of finished products to ensure they are ready for customer shipping and stored in the correct warehouse locations. </li><li>Shipping Coordination: Work closely with the shipping and logistics teams to ensure outbound orders are staged and loaded on time. </li><li>Stock Monitoring: Track finished goods levels at different warehouse locations to prevent stockouts or overcrowding. </li><li>Order Fulfillment: Adjust product staging and locations based on urgent customer orders or changes in the shipping schedule. </li><li>Space Optimization: Monitor warehouse capacity to ensure finished goods are stored efficiently to keep transportation flowing smoothly. </li><li>Demand Tracking & Data Reporting </li><li>Maintain accurate inventory data and provide daily/weekly updates to support production and distribution planning. </li><li>Trend Reporting: Track and report on daily order patterns and historical usage to help the team plan for upcoming busy seasons. </li><li>Inventory Updates: Keep inventory systems updated to reflect current stock levels, helping to maintain accurate "safety stock" numbers. </li><li>Accuracy Checks: Identify gaps in inventory data and report them to management to help improve the tracking process. </li><li>Data Support: Provide the necessary numbers and floor-level insights for weekly planning meetings. </li><li>Team Collaboration & Process Improvement </li><li>Act as the primary point of contact between the production floor, shipping, and the planning office to keep operations running smoothly. </li><li>Department Liaison: Serve as the go-to person for questions regarding inventory status between the production and logistics teams. </li><li>Daily Communication: Participate in regular inventory reviews and provide clear reporting on site performance. </li><li>Problem Solving: Identify the root cause of inventory errors (e.g., miscounted items or lost paperwork) and suggest simple fixes. </li><li>System Accuracy: Recommend ways to make the inventory software or physical labeling easier to use for the entire team. </li></ul> <p>What you'll need to be successful:</p> <ul> <li>Desired: SAP ERP </li><li>4 - 7 Years of experience prefered </li><li>Inventory experience, supply chain logistics management experience, people leadership, fast paced work environments </li><li>Effective communication, detail oriented, organizational savvy and SAP know-how are competencies required to be successful. </li></ul> <p>What we do for you (just to name a few cool ones):</p> <ul> <li> <p>Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation and sick time benefits available within a month of your start date</p> </li><li> <p>Healthcare navigation, advocacy and support</p> </li><li> <p>401(k) company match up to 7.5% with immediate participation and vesting</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discounted price from market value</p> </li><li> <p>$600 annual wellness reimbursement program</p> </li><li> <p>Up to $30,000 to help cover the cost of fertility treatments, adoption or surrogacy</p> </li><li> <p>Up to 18 weeks of time away to support your growing family</p> </li><li> <p>To view all of our great benefits, click here!</p> </li><li> <p>Eligibility for the above benefits may vary based on full-time/part-time status or additional factors.</p> </li></ul> <p>Not interested in this role? Stay up to date on future opportunities by joining our ScottsMiracle-Gro and Hawthorne Gardening talent communities.</p> <p>Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.</p> <p>EEO/AA Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity</p> <p>Notification to Agencies:</p> <p>Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.</p>