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Inventory Control Manager

St. Louis Area Foodbank · Bridgeton, MO · 1 mo ago
ManufacturingFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with headings

for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate (cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions). Also remove "Other duties as assigned" maybe keep? It's part of responsibilities. Keep. We need to parse the job description. Sections present: - Position Summary (could be About the role). We'll map to About the role. - Responsibilities (list of bullet points). We'll output

Responsibilities

then
  • each bullet. - Qualifications (Education, Work Experience). Could be split into Qualifications and maybe Requirements? The instruction says use headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we need to map content accordingly. We have Education, Work Experience under Qualifications heading in original. Also Knowledge, Skills & Abilities. Additional Requirements (drug screening, background check). Work Schedule. Work Environment. The Impact You'll Make (maybe not needed). What We Can Offer You (benefits). Social Responsibility Statement (maybe not needed). Also "The Impact You'll Make" maybe not needed but could be considered part of About the role? Probably not needed; it's more fluff but still substantive. However instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. We can combine some. We need to decide which sections to include: - About the role: Position Summary (maybe also The Impact You'll Make? but that's more about mission). We'll keep just Position Summary. - Responsibilities: all bullet points under Responsibilities. - Requirements: maybe combine Education, Work Experience, Additional Requirements (drug screening, background check) as Requirements. - Qualifications: maybe Knowledge, Skills & Abilities. - Skills: maybe we could split Knowledge, Skills & Abilities into Skills? But we already have Skills heading. Could put Knowledge, Skills & Abilities under Skills. - Benefits: What We Can Offer You (benefits list). Also maybe "Competitive pay based on experience" is Pay. - Pay: Competitive pay based on experience. - Schedule: Work Schedule (Monday-Friday standard business hours, flexibility required). We also have Work Environment details; maybe could be part of About the role or Requirements? Not a standard heading; we could omit as not requested. But we must preserve ALL substantive information; we cannot drop Work Environment unless we incorporate into another section. Could add a short paragraph under About the role or Requirements. But we have no heading for Work Environment; we could incorporate into About the role as additional description. Similarly, The Impact You'll Make could be incorporated into About the role. Social Responsibility Statement maybe could be omitted as boilerplate? It's not EEO but still maybe considered boilerplate? It's about diversity; could be considered EEO/equal-opportunity boilerplate. Likely should be removed as per instruction: remove EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. So drop Social Responsibility Statement. Also "This job description does not list all the duties..." etc is legal boilerplate; remove. Now we need to output HTML fragment only. Let's extract content. Position Summary: "The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficient management of inventory throughout the St. Louis Area Foodbank's distribution network. This role oversees all perpetual and par inventory locations and ensures food and related products are received, stored, tracked, and distributed in accordance with organizational standards and food safety requirements. The Inventory Control Manager leads inventory control operations, including cycle counts, inventory reconciliations, adjustments, and the annual physical inventory process, while identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate inventory records. This position works closely with Operations, Acquisitions, and Distribution teams to support efficient warehouse operations and product availability. In all aspects of the role, the Inventory Control Manager promotes a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, exceptional service, and commitment to the St. Louis Area Foodbank's mission." We can keep as paragraph. Responsibilities bullet list: need to extract each bullet. From text: "Develop, implement, document, and continuously improve inventory control and receiving policies, procedures, workflows, and reporting practices. Collaborate effectively with Receiving, Shipping, Acquisitions, Distribution, and other operational teams to ensure accurate tracking and management of inventory movement, including receipts, distributions, transfers, and adjustments. Establish and maintain quality control standards for inventory data, including item setup, coding standards, lot tracking, purchased product tracking, and system accuracy. Develop and monitor internal controls to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all inventory transactions and inventory movement throughout the organization. Ensure all inbound product receipts are accurately processed and entered into the inventory management system within established service level expectations. Lead and coordinate the annual physical inventory process, ensuring accurate counts, reconciliation, documentation, and reporting. Manage and oversee cycle count programs, conducting routine inventory audits and validating inventory accuracy for donated, purchased, and government-provided products. Investigate, reconcile, and resolve inventory discrepancies in a timely manner, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and inventory reconciliation practices. Review, approve, and process inventory adjustments while ensuring appropriate documentation and audit compliance. Ensure inventory records, audits, and reporting activities are completed accurately, timely, and in compliance with organizational standards. Utilize First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory management practices to minimize spoilage, maximize product freshness, and reduce waste across dry, refrigerated, and frozen inventory. Monitor food recalls and lead recall response activities in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. Promote and reinforce a culture of workplace safety, food safety, and operational excellence. Provide operational support and cross-functional collaboration with the Shipping Department and other warehouse functions as needed. Leverage inventory management systems and technology, including ERP platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics NAV/365, to support accurate inventory control and reporting. All other duties as assigned." We'll keep all. Requirements section: Education, Work Experience, Additional Requirements (drug screening, background check). Also maybe "Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check." We'll include. Education: "High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred." Work Experience: "Minimum of two to three years of supervisory or leadership experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, distribution, logistics, or a related environment required. Experience managing inventory accuracy, cycle count programs, inventory reconciliation, and physical inventory processes required. Experience with ERP and inventory management systems required; experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV/365 strongly preferred. Experience working in a food distribution, food manufacturing, nonprofit, or high-volume warehouse environment preferred." Additional Requirements: "Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check." We could combine into a paragraph or list. Probably paragraph. Qualifications/Skills: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities bullet list. Extract: "Strong understanding of inventory control principles, warehouse operations, product tracking, and inventory auditing practices. Proficiency in basic mathematical calculations and inventory reconciliation. Advanced organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain attention to detail, and consistently produce accurate work in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel; intermediate Excel skills strongly preferred. Ability to effectively analyze problems, identify root causes, and implement practical solutions. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and organizational levels. Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with employees, partners, vendors, and other stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and lead within a team-oriented environment. Skilled in the safe operation of warehouse equipment, including forklifts and pallet riders. Food Defense Certification preferred or the ability to obtain certification after hire. Passion for the St. Louis Area Foodbank mission and the ability to demonstrate the organization's EPIC Values: Evolve, People-Centric, Integrity, and Courage." We'll put under Skills heading (or Qualifications). Since we have both Qualifications and Skills headings, we could put Knowledge, Skills & Abilities under Skills, and maybe Qualifications could be empty? But we need to include only sections with real content. We have content for Qualifications (Education, Work Experience, Additional Requirements). So we can put that under Qualifications heading. Then Skills heading for Knowledge, Skills & Abilities. Benefits: From "What We Can Offer You" list: "Competitive pay based on experience Generous paid time off, including PTO, floating holidays, a birthday holiday, and occasional early release days 403(b) retirement plan with company match Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Company-paid life insurance Short-term disability coverage Opportunities for professional growth and development" We need to separate Pay and Benefits. Pay: "Competitive pay based on experience". Benefits: rest. Schedule: Work Schedule: "This role is primarily scheduled Monday through Friday during standard business hours. Flexibility is required to support operational needs, including occasional evenings, weekends, and special events to ensure timely and accurate distribution of product." We could also include Work Environment details maybe under About the role or Requirements? But we have no heading for Work Environment; we could incorporate into About the role as extra paragraph. The Impact You'll Make: maybe incorporate into About the role as extra paragraph. Let's craft About the role: combine Position Summary, The Impact You'll Make, Work Environment maybe. But we must not invent or summarize away detail; we need to preserve all substantive information. So we need to include all details from Position Summary, The Impact You'll Make, Work Environment. We can put them as multiple paragraphs under About the role. Thus About the role will contain several paragraphs: Position Summary, The Impact You'll Make, Work Environment. We must ensure we don't repeat content elsewhere. Now produce HTML. Structure:

    About the role

    Position Summary paragraph.

    The Impact You'll Make paragraph(s).

    Work Environment paragraph(s).

    Then

    Responsibilities

      ...
    Then

    Qualifications

    Education ...

    Work Experience ...

    Additional Requirements ...

    Then

    Skills

      ...
    Then

    Benefits

      ...
    (excluding pay) Then

    Pay

    Competitive pay based on experience

    Then

    Schedule

    Work Schedule paragraph.

    Check that we didn't miss any substantive info: we included all bullet points under Responsibilities, all under Knowledge, Skills & Abilities, all under Education/Work Experience/Additional Requirements, all benefits except pay, pay line, schedule. We omitted Work Environment details? We included them under About the role. We omitted The Impact You'll Make details? Included under About the role. We omitted "All other duties as assigned" included in Responsibilities. We omitted "Food Defense Certification preferred or the ability to obtain certification after hire." included in Skills. We omitted "Passion for the St. Louis Area Foodbank mission and the ability to demonstrate the organization's EPIC Values: Evolve, People-Centric, Integrity, and Courage." included in Skills. We omitted "Skilled in the safe operation of warehouse equipment, including forklifts and pallet riders." included. We omitted "Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships..." included. We omitted "Ability to effectively analyze problems..." included. We omitted "Strong verbal and written communication skills..." included. We omitted "Proficient in Microsoft Office applications..." included. We omitted "Advanced organizational skills..." included. We omitted "Proficiency in basic mathematical calculations..." included. We omitted "Strong understanding of inventory control principles..." included. We omitted "Demonstr

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