Inventory Management Specialist

Suterra

Inventory Management Specialist

Bend, OR
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Responsibilities Include:

    Management of Purchase Order Lifecycle
    • Creating, approving and placing purchase orders for inventoried and non-inventoried goods.
    • Managing open purchase orders to coordinate delivery dates and to optimize deliveries to support the
    production schedule.
    • Recording confirmations from vendors, maintaining purchase orders in ERP with latest details, and
    communicating any updates to the internal team.
    • Managing and maintaining vendor information in the ERP system.
    • Serving as the day-to-day contact point for order-related questions from vendors.
    • Working with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancy issues.

    Plant Support
    • Working with the production team to ensure non-inventoried and consumable supplies are available for
    production use.
    • Working with the maintenance team to ensure spare parts and supplies are available for preventative
    maintenance and repairs.
    • Reporting production results via Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) daily.
    • Providing instruction and ad hoc documentation for issue management, including:

    o Inspection records for increased QC or equipment monitoring.
    o Unique placards for identifying material, locations or equipment.
    o Process descriptions for tracking material, staging waste or recording production disruptions.

    Inventory Management
    • Using the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software platform to reconcile physical activities and
    material inventory with electronic records for financial reconciliation. ERP transactions to include:
    o Receiving process material delivered for production use.
    o Posting production results to record raw material consumption and process output.
    o Completing movement and transfer journals to reflect cycle count results and to resolve inventory
    discrepancies.
    • Ensuring the correct receipt of inventoried materials and consumable supplies.
    • Allocating and tracking raw materials to ensure FEFO, environmental compliance, and quality traceability.
    • Defining and managing the program for controlling inventory, including labeling, placards and cycle
    counts.

    Continuous Improvement
    • Partnering with Quality, Production and Engineering to identify the root cause of raw material quality
    issues and working cross-functionally to propose and implement solutions that uphold quality, delivery
    and cost performance.
    • Generating and assessing proposals for supply chain improvements including changes in suppliers,
    buying patterns, space allocation and inventory management to support business growth.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Job Requirements
    • Previous experience in manufacturing, quality control, procurement, logistics, supply chain
    management or related fields.
    • An interest in becoming a subject matter expert in our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
    and our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
    • Demonstrated ability to solve problems while mitigating risks to resources and deadlines.
    • Enthusiasm for teamwork at multiple levels and across multiple functions of the organization.
    • Strong written and oral communication skills.
    • Rigorous attention to detail.
    • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of applications.

    Additional Information

    Why Suterra?

    We’re not just another manufacturing company. Suterra is the world’s leader in pheromone-based pest control, part of The Wonderful Company family of brands. With a modern, state-of-the-art facility in beautiful Bend, Oregon , we’re growing fast and investing heavily in innovation, people, and sustainable solutions.

    You’ll join a passionate team where your ideas matter — and your work truly makes a difference.

    Join a team that’s agile, creative, and deeply committed to building a better future — one process at a time.

    In addition to a competitive salary, we provide an exceptional benefits package, including:

    • Comprehensive health insurance (with employer-paid coverage options)
    • Generous paid time off and holidays
    • 401(k) with company match
    • Wellness and employee assistance programs
    • Professional development opportunities

    Ready to roll up your sleeves and shape the future of sustainable agriculture? Apply now and let’s grow together.

    Suterra is wholly owned by The Wonderful Company

    The Wonderful Company, headquartered in Los Angeles, is a privately held $6 billion global agribusiness company with consumer brands including Wonderful® Pistachios, Wonderful® Halos®, POM Wonderful®, FIJI® Water, JUSTIN® and Landmark® wines, as well as the Teleflora® flower delivery service.

    In 2025, Wonderful ranked No. 1 on the 2025 PEOPLE “Companies That Care” list and named one of Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work For” for the second consecutive year.

    To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.

    The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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