Sub-Assembly Inventory Coordinator

Salt & Straw

Salary: $44k - $54k
Experience: 1+ yrs
Location: Portland, Oregon, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

Excel
ERP
NetSuite
Hand truck
Pallet jack
Box cutter knife

About the role

Who We Are

From our humble beginnings to becoming a beloved spot in our community, our story is one of innovation, community, and the pursuit of the perfect scoop. Each flavor tells a story, and every cone holds more than just ice cream—it holds memories, smiles, and moments of pure joy. We pride ourselves on our ever-evolving menu, offering classic favorites and introducing new, exciting flavors to surprise and delight our guests.

Using ice cream as the platform, we pioneer and share experiences that inspire and connect us all.

Position Summary:

The Sub-Assembly Inventory Coordinator position is an important role in our company because it acts as the liaison between Staging Manager, Supply Chain, and Production teams. This position is responsible for being the person on the ground to ensure our systems for sub-assembly inventory control are carefully followed.

Essential Functions:

Receive daily sub-assemblies, verify quantities and items against End of Shift Reports, and communicate discrepancies or quality issues to the Staging Manager

Accurately store sub-assemblies and non-inventoried items in designated locations in accordance with GMP, allergen, and labeling requirements; delegate put-away tasks as appropriate

Perform daily cycle counts, investigate inventory variances, and update inventory records in NetSuite

Work with Planning and Production leadership to investigate and resolve material variances using root cause analysis and other problem-solving tools; update and edit work orders as needed

Maintain FIFO inventory practices and monitor ingredient and sub-assembly availability to support production needs

Pull, stage, and deliver correct materials to production work areas in alignment with Spin and Bake schedules, ensuring materials are available on time for use

Coordinate and document inventory movement, including completion of required material movement documentation for on-site and off-site facilities

Fulfill material and inventory requests from internal departments and production teams

Partner with Planning, Scheduling, and Production teams to align inventory availability with production schedules and priorities

Track and complete assigned action items to support cross-functional coordination and follow-through

Provide inventory loss, waste, and variance reporting to manufacturing leadership

Adhere to all food safety, personnel safety, sanitation, and materials-handling standards to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Additional Responsibilities:

Other duties as assigned

About Salt & Straw

Produces and sells artisanal ice cream through scoop shops.

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