Inventory Control I

Purpose

Responsible for tracking inventory and maintaining accurate inventory records, and able to research any discrepancies. Display a strong understanding of the equipment used, the location of products, and the layout of the warehouse.

Job Responsibilities

• Track and maintain SOX compliance relative to 3rd Party audit & Company standards
• Schedules and coordinates all physical inventories and cycle counts including date checks
• Prepares physical inventory recaps on a timely basis for distribution to management
• Reviews and develops inventory control procedures as appropriate
• Identifies and resolves all internal shrink problems
• Maintains records retention program in compliance with corporate guidelines and policies
• Performs basic slotting functions as needed
• Research mis-slots and quality issues, verifies pick slots and back stock verification
• Maintains and processes store returns, driver check-in process and salvage programs
• Maintains and processes product velocity and track lost sales and in-house damages
• Processes return to vendor requests in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Responsible for proper handling of UNFI product
• Collects and relocates merchandise as necessary to correct inventory problems
• Provides guidance regarding damage and returns for products that can be sold to salvage dealers
• Signed and dated all pick-up documents and return to inventory
• Builds stable, secure pallets with the pulled product and labels with pallet number tags
• Pulls any product to be salvaged as directed by buying department, IC or chargeback
• Correctly fills out chargeback paperwork
• Accurately inventory adjustments in the system
• Coordinates and loads salvage pickups with salvage dealer
• Communicates with all stakeholder departments including QC, inventory control, operations, procurement, reclaim, etc.
• Reviews, receives and responds to written and verbal communication

Experience

• Capability of being licensed in operating powered industrial equipment
• Strong knowledge of applicable Bakco functions and RF systems
• Understanding of all paperwork and reporting methods related to tracking inventory
• Understanding of procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes

Skills/Abilities

• Strong communications skills; both written and oral
• Strong interpersonal skills; must be motivated and take initiative
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to be detail oriented and manage multiple tasks

Physical Environment/Demands

• Ability to lift between 40-60 pounds daily and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently
• Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Perishable Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Grocery Operation
• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties
• Moves about the distribution center warehouse floor

Specific Vision Abilities Required

• Close vision
• Distance vision
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus

Safe Operation of Powered Equipment

• Performs other relevant job duties as required

Company Information

• UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all
• Compensation
• Benefits