Who You Are:

You are a highly organized and detail-oriented inventory professional who has experience in all aspects of processing inventory-related transactions, preferably with high-growth, product-based companies. You have a strong background in hands-on inventory control, are comfortable using various reporting platforms, and thrive in environments where structure is being built from the ground up. You are a strategic thinker who can identify solutions to issues while bringing solutions to fruition by working across the organization, collaborating with others, and ensuring execution through direct, hands-on involvement in any required change efforts.

The Task At Hand:

The Inventory Specialist reports to the Inventory Operations Manager, processing daily inventory transactions from various business partners and assisting with expediting the month-end close processes. This role possesses a strong understanding of how inventory transactions are processed. The incumbent must understand the financial impact of the transactions. The Inventory Specialist interacts effectively with all levels of management across all functional areas.

In This Role, You Will:

Assist with processing consumption and production of inventory for various co-manufacturers

Investigate and resolve variances discovered through the book-to-book process

Assist with analyzing usage variances for work orders

Help with closing work orders every week

Overseeing transactions for the co-manufacturer in the automation platform

Support month-end and year-end inventory reconciliation activities

Maintain accurate inventory reports and dashboards to support supply planning, procurement, and logistics teams

Collaborate with co-manufacturers to reconcile inventory data, confirm production usage

Assist with accounting policies and procedures and the effectiveness of internal controls

Support system implementations, where applicable

Supporting other activities, projects as assigned or dictated by business priorities

In This Role, You’ll Bring With You:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related financial field is preferred

3+ years of experience in inventory management or warehouse operations in a CPG or food-related environment

Strong organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail

Proactive and hands-on, with a problem-solving mindset and strong communication skills

Solid knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Outlook, Slack, and other professional platforms

Organized and able to prioritize in accordance with company requirements and compliance standards

Capability to drill down and investigate, and determine opportunities to improve departmental efficiencies through process design and effective use of automation

Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, required

Solid knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Outlook, Slack, and other professional platforms

Up to 10% travel required: Although this role is a remote work-from-home position, we “Farmers” do meet as a company and/or as a department a few times a year. Anticipate possible travel up to a few times each quarter

Genuinely passionate about improving childhood nutrition for a healthier and happier planet

Desire to contribute to a dynamic, high-growth, purpose-driven work environment

Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguity, deeply understand business needs, develop a cohesive strategy, and make decisions requiring a high level of judgment

Previous exposure to cross-functional work between Sustainability and Finance preferred

Must reside in the United States to be considered for this position

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Compensation:

Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt

The anticipated salary range for this position is $65,000.00 to $75,000.00. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a few factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses, stipends, equity, and role-specific perks.

Additional:

Remote-first work environment

Annual Bonus

401(k) program + 4% company match after three months

New Hire Remote Life Stipend + annual Nourish and Nurture Allowance

Monthly Cell and Internet Stipend

Quarterly Farm-to-Fridge home deliveries and Employee Discounts

New Parents: Up to 18 weeks of paid Parental Leave, Baby Steps Back To Work, 3 months’ supply of Once Upon a Farm products, and breast milk shipping service and support for those who travel after birth for the duration of your breastfeeding journey

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Volunteer Time

Paid Time Off to fulfill civic responsibilities, including jury duty and voting in local, state, and national elections

Medical Insurance for the employee is covered at 100% on select plans, with additional plan options at a reduced cost to the employee

Vision and Dental Insurance are covered at 100% for the employee and dependents

Life insurance

Flexible spending account (Medical & Dependent Care) and Health Savings Accounts for applicable plans

Employee assistance program (EAP)

All other benefits, leaves, and insurance as required by law, based on your specific residence

And so much more!

Who We Are

Our Purpose: Drive systemic improvement in childhood nutrition for a healthier, happier, and more equitable world.

Our Business: At Once Upon a Farm, a better story starts here. We're on a greater mission in providing organic, crave-worthy snacks and meals for children of all ages. Our recipes are crafted with only the best organic ingredients – whole fruits and veggies, cold-pressed (our pouches), or freshly frozen (our meals) to perfection– to support your growing kids at every stage. Each of our organic, non-GMO, non-dairy recipes contains no added sugar and are free from artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives – just simple, real, nutritious snacks your entire family will love.

We support and champion farmers who supply the highest-quality organic ingredients for our foods. We help parents keep their promise to provide the best nourishment for their children’s bodies and souls. We treat our consumers, customers, suppliers, investors, and all our valued employees with the same high level of dignity and respect that we expect from others. We will always fight for and support efforts to drive positive social change and food justice for the benefit of parents, kids, and families. Lastly, we foster an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture that values humility, honesty, passion, positive social impact, and fun.

Our Team: We’re all fully remote, which makes us a highly collaborative, dynamic, and supportive bunch. We share a singular mission to make the world a better place through the highest quality, most delicious, nourishing, and nutritious products made accessible to every home, from our farms to your fridge. And while we’re invested in our product, we’re equally invested in one another's success.

Once Upon a Farm is a purpose-driven brand made up of an inclusive group of individuals with diverse backgrounds, passions, and beliefs. We hire self-motivated, independent thinkers, and those who are genuinely passionate about improving childhood nutrition for a healthier and happier planet. Bring your whole self to your work at Once Upon a Farm, a proud equal-opportunity employer. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.

In an effort to help us remove unconscious bias from our resume review process, we ask that you please remove all identifying information from your resume (like profile photos) before you upload it. Once Upon a Farm is committed to cultivating an inclusive environment where a diverse group of people can and want to do their best work, and that starts with our hiring practices.

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This job description is a summary of duties; it is by no means an all-inclusive list but is merely a broad guide of expected duties.

You must reside in the United States to be considered for this position.

Must be 18 years or older at the time of application.

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