Admin I Inventory Control

AbilityLinks; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ADUSA Distribution in Bethlehem, PA is seeking an Inventory Specialist to maintain and control accurate inventory levels across grocery and perishable warehouses, including researching discrepancies and entering data into warehouse systems.

You will audit outbound cases, support receiving and shipping, and communicate with retail, merchandising, trucking, and distribution partners to ensure precise stock and flow.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory control within a warehouse environment.
• Ability to research and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Strong data entry and accuracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute and maintain processes for inventory with minimal supervision.
• Perform perpetual cycle counts and audits to ensure accuracy.
• Audit outbound cases and coordinate with receiving/shipping teams.
• Communicate with business partners and customers to address concerns.
• Maintain accurate inventory records across all departments.

Skills

Inventory management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Category/Area of Expertise: Distribution

Job Requisition: 545478

Address: USA-PA-Bethlehem-4930 4950 Hanoverville Road

Store Code: DC Bethlehem II PA (7261055)

ADUSA Distribution is the distribution company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing distribution services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. ADUSA Distribution foster a culture that inspires and empowers our associates to always deliver exceptional service and value. Our team is supporting the supply chain network evolution to an integrated self-distribution model of the future, serving leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. To learn more about our company and the other supply chain companies of Ahold Delhaize USA, visit www.adusasc.com.

Position Summary

Perform a wide variety of duties to maintain and control accurate levels of inventory in grocery and perishable warehouses. This includes the evaluation, research of complex inventory discrepancies, and entering of data information into warehouse systems. The role is also responsible for auditing of outbound cases to retail stores, technical support to receiving and shipping departments, and exchange of information as needed with customers in retail, merchandising, trucking, and distribution.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities Essential Functions

• Execute and maintain processes for inventory department independently or without supervision
• Able to perform complex research and analysis to identify, diagnosis, and resolve problems
• Apply and execute leadership responsibilities within the team or group
• Communicate and contact business partners and customers outside of the campus and address concerns in a positive manner
• Maintain accurate inventory of all departments within the campus
• Perform quality control and auditing responsibilities
• Perform perpetual cycle counts and all supplemental count requirements within established time frames
• Monitor warehouse damage and initiate resolution
• Notify appropriate department leads for product discrepancies
• Utilize reports to assist campus in investigating and expediting issues related to inventory discrepancies and audit results
• Maintain accurate, organized files for all department responsibilities for efficient access to necessary information
• Perform daily warehouse responsibilities in areas related to shipping, receiving and/or inventory management within established time frames.
• Make recommendations for modifications to procedures or processes impacting their work group or campus that will maximize efficiency, productive, and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with company standards in the areas of accuracy, safety and productivity.
• Understand Food Safety handling techniques, practices and expectations for the work environment.
• Assign items select slots based on the strategy of achieving retail and distribution operational productivity while ensuring the safety of associates and product
• Maintain integrity of slotting strategy through analysis and continual alignment of slot profiles with item velocity.

• ADUSA receiving clerks' partner with our 3PL unloading service to complete inbound receivings.
  • Process PO's and print paperwork/labels for inbound pallets.
  • Manage Vendor Inbound Compliance entries.
  • Communication bridge between DC and procurement team.
  • Oversee backhaul trailer processing

Knowledge

• Expert knowledge with WMS and supporting systems
• Seasoned knowledge of inventory practices, procedures and research techniques
• Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs

Skills

• Excellent customer service, communication, verbal and written skills
• Demonstrate effective and successful leadership skills by producing positive results in the maintaining of accurate inventory

Abilities

• Meet production standards set by the company
• Read and understand written and numeric product identifiers
• Must be able to work needed schedule to perform assigned duties
• Proficient use of computer for data entry and research purposes