About us
Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

Its sales of € 4.9 billion in the 2024 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.

Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.

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Your role
Position Summary

The Inventory Control Clerk / Admin is responsible for designing the cycle count strategy to cover packaging, raw materials and finished products, then accurately count the products in the warehouses, reconcile the variances arising from comparing physical counts with inventory records in the system, while maintaining records of counts performed and results obtained. This role is also responsible for calculating and publishing the Inventory Accuracy KPI on a monthly basis. This position will frequently interact with personnel working in Production, Shipping, Receiving, Planning, Purchasing and Accounting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs the Cycle Count strategy for packaging, raw materials and finished products with the goal of counting all items a few times per year. Verifies that recently created items are included in the cycle count strategy.
• Performs physical counts across the different warehouses and identifies variances. Keeps records of counts performed and variances identified
• Investigates and reconcile variances across the warehouse, production and shipments to customers. Identifies the Root Cause of variances and suggests and promotes actions that prevents recurrence.
• Adjusts inventory records in the system upon approval and prepares the inventory accuracy KPI.
• Other duties including housekeeping, lift truck operation, continuous improvement and training as well as training of new Material Handlers when required.

About you
Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency required.
• 2+ years of inventory experience in a manufacturing or distribution center environment.
• Must have RF bar code scanning experience.
• Solid written & verbal communication skills are a must.
• Must have the necessary math skills to process orders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Word and MS Excel.
• Good judgement and decision-making abilities along with a positive, coachable personality are required.
• SAP experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience operating a forklift is desired.

Our offer
Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in the focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Pay Transparency Disclosure: The expected annual salary range for this position is USD $55,000.00 - USD $60,000.00. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance