Job Description

At the Hawthorne Gardening Company (HGC) we want our people to empower more people to garden no matter where and how they choose to grow. We accomplish this by encouraging people to live happier, healthier lives through gardening. If you also feel this way then you’d fit in great with us!

We are looking for an Inventory Control Specialist to join our Phillipsburg, NJ distribution center. This is a brand new location and you could be an important part of building the operation from the ground up!

The Inventory Control Specialist will count, track and issue materials to internal and external customers. This position is a “hands on" position with an administrative component. The incumbent is expected to work independently with limited supervision. In addition, the role would typically retrieve, organize, analyze data and make informed recommendations to management.

In this role you will:

• Coordinate Inventory Control Activities (Weekly Cycle Counts of Floor Stock, Inventory Adjustments as required and Root Cause Analysis)
• Understand the impact of Inventory Adjustments on Profitability
• Create Inventory Reports for Internal SCM use
• Perform Inventory Transfers with ERP Computer System
• Perform restocking of new and existing service trucks with personal protection equipment (PPE), PTR Components (parts, labels) or competitor parts as determined by Service Management
• Assist or independently verify inventory accuracy of service trucks during annual physical inventory.
• Have a set work schedule, but must be flexible to work a variety of hours to meet the needs of the service division (includes weekend)
• Be comfortable using Material Handling Equipment (Forklift, Hand Jacks, Scissor lift, etc.)

What you'll need to be successful:

• High school diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalency, plus 3 years related experience
• Must have a reliable transportation
• PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Basic understanding of ERP Systems (SAP a plus)
• Excellent Communication: verbal, email, written
• Working knowledge of the hydroponic industry (preferred)
• Experience working within a fast paced manufacturing environment.

What we'll do for you (just to name a few cool ones):

• Extremely competitive benefits including: Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• Discounted gym memberships across the U.S.
• A highly energetic and fast paced environment at a rapidly growing company
• Unbelievable 401K match and discounted stock purchasing program
• Generous vacation day policy in addition to 13 holidays

Our commitment to LiveTotal Health puts the wellness and safety of our associates and their families as the top priority.  Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring associate safety has been a primary focus for all of us at Scotts.  During this year’s flu season and the continuing pandemic, we remain committed to doing everything we can to keep our associates healthy and safe.   As such, we are requiring our US associates to get a flu vaccine. This safety measure will help protect our associates, our families and our communities.  We recognize a medical or personal circumstance may prevent you from meeting this requirement and we have a process to address those concerns.

Not interested in this role? Check out our other career opportunities and learn more about what it’s like to work at Hawthorne Gardening Company by accessing our Talent Network: HGC Talent Network

The Hawthorne Gardening Company is a start-up company focused on hydroponic gardening. Dedicated to creating high quality products founded in social and environmental responsibility. Backed by the largest lawn and garden company in the U.S. (Scotts Miracle-Gro, NYSE: SMG) we bring new ideas, values, and culture to our endeavors without the constraints of a large corporation. We are an energetic, progressive-minded, sustainability-focused group of highly-motivated individuals, eager to share our love of gardening with the world.

The brands and products within our portfolio include: Sunlight Supply, General Hydroponics, General Organics, Vermicrop, Botanicare, AeroGarden, CanFilters and Gavita Lighting.

Hawthorne Gardening Company is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.

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Notification to Agencies:

Please note that the Hawthorne Gardening Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Hawthorne Gardening Company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.