Receiving Specialist FT
Job Summary
Manages the daily operations and process of receiving merchandise shipments, maintains inventory levels, and ensures the security of the receiving area and backroom storage. Manages all transactions with third party vendors, reviews and reports invoice differences, and escalates issues as needed. Promotes and executes consistent and compliant operating conditions, providing fresh and appealing products, courteous, knowledgeable, and prompt service.
Essential Responsibilities
Service: Creates an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important, and appreciated, increasing confidence and loyalty. Manages Direct Store Delivery (DSD) plan, inventory, and ensures merchandising aligns with CMA requirements and current merchandising plan, maintaining in-stock conditions. Ensures backroom, coolers, and freezers are organized and debris-free, and the supply depot is maintained.
Financial: Ensures financial accuracy of all invoices. Completes daily and weekly administrative tasks (communications, online training, etc.). Maintains inventory/stocking conditions and reports any discrepancies in inventory. Reviews/inspects products for accuracy, quality, and freshness and takes appropriate action with those items. Assists in the planning and organizing of the inventory process. Manages the supply inventory to ensure in-stock of approved supplies, and does so within the given budget.
Leadership: Promotes trust and respect among associates by collaborating, promoting teamwork, and communicating company, department, and job-specific information. Supports department managers in managing target inventory levels and balancing the weekly purchase summaries; maintain records of inventory, invoices, etc., for all departments. Adheres to all local, state, and federal laws, and company guidelines.
Compliance/Safety: Ensures company standards for safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation, and productivity are maintained. Adheres to all regulatory compliance requirements pertaining to food safety, USDA & COOL, and DOA. Executes all product recalls and withdrawals in a timely manner while ensuring all items are secured and removed from customer access. Reinforces safety programs by complying with safety procedures and inspects and identifies unsafe conditions to report to store management. Notifies management of customer or employee accidents. Reports all safety risks, or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft, or fraud. Ensures adherence to wage and hour policies and regulations. Cultivates a culture of safety within the store. Ensures self and all associates are working safely and have received necessary safety training. Ensures Hazardous Assessments are posted for associate reference and that Personal Protective Equipment is available and utilized by all associates executing tasks within the department, as required. Ensures equipment is in good repair; reports and assists with remediation (ex. lock out/tag out of equipment) of safety hazards within the department.
Qualifications
Education: Course of Study - N/A
Experience: Supervisory Experience - 3 - 6 years minimum
Languages: English - No experience required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Authorization to work in the United States or the ability to obtain the same. Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background check. Strong customer service skills. Exceptional interpersonal, motivational, and communication skills. Knowledge of basic math. Ability to handle stressful situations. Proficient with computer applications used in effectively operating the department.