Admin I Inventory Control

Category/Area of Expertise: Supply Chain Job Requisition: 549756 Address: USA-CT-Manchester-1339 Tolland Turnpike Store Code: DC Manchester CT (7238922) null Position Summary: Perform a wide variety of duties to maintain and control accurate levels of inventory in grocery and perishable warehouses. This includes the evaluation, research of complex inventory discrepancies, and entering of data information into warehouse systems. The role is also responsible for auditing of outbound cases to retail stores, technical support to receiving and shipping departments, and exchange of information as needed with customers in retail, merchandising, trucking, and distribution. Principle Duties and Responsibilities: (essential functions) Execute and maintain processes for inventory department independently or without supervisionAble to perform complex research and analysis to identify, diagnosis, and resolve problemsApply and execute leadership responsibilities within the team or groupCommunicate and contact business partners and customers outside of the campus and address concerns in a positive mannerMaintain accurate inventory of all departments within the campusPerform quality control and auditing responsibilitiesPerform perpetual cycle counts and all supplemental count requirements within established time framesMonitor warehouse damage and initiate resolutionNotify appropriate department leads for product discrepanciesUtilize reports to assist campus in investigating and expediting issues related to inventory discrepancies and audit resultsMaintain accurate, organized files for all department responsibilities for efficient access to necessary informationPerform daily warehouse responsibilities in areas related to shipping, receiving and/or inventory management within established time frames.Make recommendations for modifications to procedures or processes impacting their work group or campus that will maximize efficiency, productive, and reduce costs.Ensure compliance with company standards in the areas of accuracy, safety and productivity.Understand Food Safety handling techniques, practices and expectations for the work environment.Assign items select slots based on the strategy of achieving retail and distribution operational productivity while ensuring the safety of associates and productMaintain integrity of slotting strategy through analysis and continual alignment of slot profiles with item velocity. Knowledge: Expert knowledge with WMS and supporting systemsSeasoned knowledge of inventory practices, procedures and research techniquesWorking Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs Skills: Excellent customer service, communication, verbal and written skillsDemonstrate effective and successful leadership skills by producing positive results in the maintaining of accurate inventory Abilities: Meet production standards set by the companyRead and understand written and numeric product identifiersMust be able to work needed schedule to perform assigned dutiesProficient use of computer for data entry and research purposesHighly motivated, self-starter and team player with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple task in a fast-paced environmentReach, stoop, bend and lift up to and including 60 lbs.Stand for long periods of timeWork in a warehouse environment with varying conditions (i.e. cool temperatures, concrete floors, powered industrial trucks) Education: High School educationCertified on a powered industrial equipment where applicable Experience: 3+ years experiences in Inventory Management Operations or job functionsFamiliarity/experience in a distribution environment preferred null