Inventory Control Associate

About the role

The primary responsibility of this role is to perform timely and accurate cycle counts of inventory, complete inventory adjustments, and manage inventory control activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform quarterly cycle counting of inventory to ensure accuracy of perpetual inventory including product information (lot tracking and date integrity), product condition (damage/spoilage), stock location (mis-picks), proper location and pick slotting and any other inventory status specifications.
• Make accurate cycle count adjustments in the Warehouse Management System (WMS) as required to provide correct information for planning and evaluation activities.
• Communicate detailed information for any potential loss of inventory (expiration, temp issues, etc.) to Manager, Inventory Control or Director, Warehouse Operations to ensure timely action on volatile inventory.
• Correct any product found in the incorrect storage location during cycle counts, complete a Quality Incident Packet indicating the associate who mis-located the product and provide to operations for associate follow up.
• Research Lost Pallet Report and identify reason and validity of loss through a physical search of the warehouse. Determine required inventory adjustment and input data into WMS to provide accurate information for planning and evaluation activities.
• Complete a thorough review of product activity in WMS, RDC SUS, the opco incident database, and the regional adjustments database to ensure accuracy of the net position.
• Retrieve, research and put away stray product.
• Retrieve shelf life, product lot, product expiration data listed on the Short Shelf Life Report and the Received with Less Than Required Shelf Life Report and communicate to as appropriate.
• Work effectively with immediate supervisor and operations to minimize warehouse shrink (product loss).
• Report any safety issues to supervisor. Observe and enforce all safety rules to eliminate accidents and injuries.
• Operate appropriate material handling equipment (MHE), such as forklifts, stock pickers and pallet jacks in a safe and orderly manner to eliminate accidents and injuries.
• Ensure that MHE is maintained (perform daily inspection) and clean, report repair or service needs to supervisor to minimize equipment damage and down time.
• Use warehouse computers and RF equipment in a safe and professional manner.
• Understand and comply with all applicable company policies (i.e. attendance, Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, Associate Handbook, etc.).
• Supports food safety policies, standard operating procedures, and prerequisite food safety control programs that meet legal and quality requirements and industry best practices as defined in our Food Safety Commitment documentation.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass a physical assessment.
• Must have intermediate math and proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) suite.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have a strong attention to detail.
• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred or one year warehouse related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have certification on material handling equipment or the ability to become certified.