Warehouse Inventory Control Supervisor

About the role

The Inventory Control Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the inventory control team through reporting, audits, and coaching, and collaborates closely with Operations leadership to meet inventory goals. This position addresses inventory escalations with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Customer Experience, and vendors as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversees inventory control daily operations including inventory management, researching, and resolving inventory inquiries and processing adjustments as needed.
• Reviews and processes financial adjustments to inventory as needed.
• Develops and maintains slotting and capacity optimization.
• Conducts routine audits on cycle counters & inventory to ensure standard operating procedures are followed.
• Reviews and acts on inventory reporting including but not limited to Dock/Trailer Report Review, MY529 NWXD Exception Report.
• Manages outside storage process.
• Performs non-warehouse cross dock research.
• Counsels and trains associates on inventory processes including managing talent and performance.
• Pairs with local Operations leadership to meet inventory and service level goals.
• Performs other relevant job duties as required.

Requirements

• Education/ Certifications: Bachelor's Degree in related field and/or equivalent work experience preferred. Experience 3-5 years of relevant inventory control experience or equivalent experience required. 3-5 years of warehouse experience required.
• Knowledge: Strong knowledge of warehouse operations including slotting system required. Proficient with reporting methods related to tracking inventory.
• Skills/ Abilities: Strong ability to analyze, interpret, and report financial data. Strong communication skills; both written and oral applications. Strong interpersonal skills; must be motivated and take initiative. Deal effectively with a wide variety of people both in person and over the telephone. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to be detail oriented and manage multiple tasks. Proficiency in PC software tools for reports, analysis, and audits. MS Outlook, Word and Excel experience required. Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Qualifications

• Moves about the distribution center warehouse floor. 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. Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for maintenance and service procedures. Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment. Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Competitive 401k, Competitive PTO plan, Health benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employment, mentorship program/developmental opportunities, other benefits applicable to specific role.

UNFI

We are North America’s premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000+ employees work across America in our 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices.

Compensation

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), visit this link for Washington-specific paid time off details. Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law.