Inventory Control Clerk

About the role

This role supports the Inventory Control functions to assure inventory accuracy within the facility. Key responsibilities include inventory counting, product attribute maintenance, maintaining product dating standards, outbound pallet auditing, and facilitating slot placement of items in the warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Support the inventory process in the Distribution Center through counting, auditing of outgoing customer orders, system data maintenance, etc.
• Adjust inventory accordingly to maintain accuracy while ensuring compliance to inventory processes and procedures.
• Cook up coordination with various departments: Buying, Accounting, Shipping, Receiving, Transportation, System Administration, outside carriers, and product vendors to ensure correct and accurate inventory.
• Prepare inventory related reports and verify inventory balances/records in the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to identify shortages and discrepancies and research inaccuracies within inventory levels.
• Aid in monitoring the slotting of product and the layout of warehouse to optimize efficiency.
• Handle process and disposition of short-dated inventory, aged inventory, damage and salvage product.
• Identify, research, correct and communicate receiving inventory errors to Accounting and/or Inventory Supervisor.
• Communicate pertinent information and issues (i.e., inventory/receiving issues, warehouse out-of-stock inventory, product damage, etc.) to supervisor(s) in a timely manner.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED or combination of education/experience.
• Prior warehouse/distribution experience preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have good math, problem-solving and data entry skills and attention to detail, and effective organization, prioritization and multi-tasking skills.
• Must be able to count inventory and research issues.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), and ability to learn other system applications.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently within a fast-paced warehouse operation.
• Must be able to work within a warehouse environment.
• Must follow safe working practices in accordance with Company safety policies and practices.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, day or night hours, and overtime as necessary and as assigned, and must be able to work in the condition specified for a 10-hour shift.

Qualifications

• Frequent sitting, walking, standing, using hands to handle, grasp, and twist objects, tools, or controls, and using both feet for repetitive movements as in operating foot controls.
• Frequent walking, talking, crouching, kneeling, bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching with the hands and arms.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance as needed.

Skills

• Count inventory and research issues.
• Use Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Learn other system applications.
• Work in a team environment.
• Work independently within a fast-paced warehouse operation.
• Follow safe working practices.

Benefits

SpartanNash offers a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Disability management services
• Voluntary benefits
• Wellness programs
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee recognition programs
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Disability management services
• Voluntary benefits
• Wellness programs
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee recognition programs

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

1st shift, four-day workweek! Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM