Inventory Control Specialist

The Fresh Market’s mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests through exceptional, personal service in a warm, welcoming environment. We value teamwork, celebrate shared success, and seek a leader who brings positive energy, strong character, and a commitment to excellence.

Benefits

• Team Member discount up to 40%
• Early Earn Wage Access (access up to 50%—max $500—of earned wages on-demand per pay period)
• 401K contribution and company match
• Financial Wellness Program
• Personal time off and additional time-off purchase plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance for individual, spouse, partner, and family
• Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and more

About the Role

As the Inventory Control Specialist, you will be the store’s point person for backroom accuracy, inventory integrity, and vendor receiving execution. This role ensures product dating, cooler and freezer compliance, days-on-hand targets, and beer, wine, and spirits inventory management. You will drive operational excellence, maintain regulatory compliance, and enhance guest confidence in product freshness.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department managers to oversee all inbound and outbound deliveries—including documentation, follow-ups, and resolution of open items—while supporting inventory planning, product rotation, and ordering to ensure operational efficiency and product availability.
• Monitor and maintain days-on-hand inventory targets for all departments.
• Maintain accurate beer, wine, and spirits inventory records and compliance with all applicable laws.
• Enforce store receiving protocols, including vendor security and backroom access control.
• Verify all deliveries, truck seals, and electronic invoices, ensuring accurate processing and credit handling.
• Partner with distribution and merchandising teams to resolve invoice, quantity, and quality discrepancies.
• Serve as the primary contact for the Maintenance Dispatch Center to enter and track equipment repairs through resolution.
• Provide courteous, helpful interactions with vendors, team members, and guests as needed.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in retail, grocery, restaurant, or hospitality operations.
• 1–2 years of experience coordinating teams.
• Ability to work in cold, wet, and physically demanding environments.
• Strong attention to detail with organizational skills, ability to multitask, and work at a fast pace.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Retail, culinary, and/or grocery experience.
• Proven experience in receiving, inventory management, and/or backroom operations.
• Familiarity with inventory systems and vendor receiving procedures.

Schedule

This position requires a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.

Physical and Work Conditions

• Repetitive hand/arm movements, grasping, bending, reaching, and ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds by oneself.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Ability to use tools and equipment: knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
• Required to spend long periods on feet and stand or walk without a break (for up to 4 hours or as required by law).
• Required to wear an approved hat, hair net, and/or beard guard, and personal protective equipment.