The CISCO Companies
602 N. Shortridge Road · Indianapolis, IN 46219
www.ciscoseeds.com
Company Description: The CISCO Companies, based in Indianapolis, Indiana distributes over 20,000 products to family-owned dealers across the Midwest on a weekly basis. Our wide range of products includes seed, lawn and garden supplies, farm supplies, feed ingredients, bird seed, and pet supplies. Founded in 1965, we have seen steady growth over the years. Come join our family of approximately 70 employees and grow along with us.
Job Title: Inventory Control Specialist
Position Overview
We are looking for an Inventory Control Specialist to monitor and report on the company’s inventory.The accurate and efficient handling of products is critical to CISCO’s success.The ideal candidate will be a reliable, hard-working professional with excellent record-keeping abilities and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Perform manual inventory adjustments each day
- Check daily seed mixing reports against system inventory journals to ensure accuracy
- Perform cycle counts by following product category schedule based on total sales, warehouse location, and buyer requests
- Check and correct product locations and cross references, collect damage, consolidate product
- Recount and investigate variances
- Review invoiced credit memos, record necessary inventory adjustments, and ensure defective items were not returned to inventory
- Investigate shipping backorders and correct the cause, if applicable
- Investigate shipping/receiving discrepancies. Reach conclusion based on inventory count and/or security camera footage and correct
- Assist buyers with various inventory-related requests
- Check date-sensitive product lines for rotation immediately after receipt of product
- Maintain schedule to spot count bird food ingredients and stock mixes
- Review permanent location items in racks and replace product based on sales or product discontinuation
- Spot count major seed products regularly
- Prepare for and organize yearly seed physical inventory count
- Assist with trade show activities
- Assist with altering warehouse layout and rack levels
- Other duties as necessary
Requirements
- Experience preferred
- Detail-oriented, organized, and efficient
- Upbeat attitude
- Ability to multi-task
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Self-motivated
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- 401K participation with employer match up to 5%
- Group Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Policies
- Life Insurance – $50,000 provided by CISCO (term life plus accidental death & dismemberment)
- Time off for volunteering (see handbook for policy details)
- Holidays – Observed holidays plus two bonus days (see holiday schedule)
- Positive, collaborative environment with great work-life balance
Please submit resumes to:
Gil DeSpain
Director of Warehouse Operations
gildespain@ciscoseeds.com
317-357-7013 ext. 322
