Admin I Inventory Control

ADUSA Distribution; Village of Chester (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

ADUSA Distribution in Chester, NY is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to maintain accurate stock levels in grocery and perishable warehouses. You will analyze discrepancies, audit outbound cases, support receiving and shipping, and communicate with stores, merchandising, trucking, and distribution partners.

You must have 3+ years in Inventory Management Operations, a high school diploma, and certification to operate powered equipment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Execute and maintain all clerical processes associated with inbound receiving operations, working independently and as part of the receiving team.
• Perform complex research and analysis to identify, diagnose, 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 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

Skills

WMS knowledge

Inventory practices

MS Office

Education

High School diploma

Powered industrial equipment cert

Job description

Category/Area of Expertise: Supply Chain Services

Job Requisition: 559445

Address: USA-NY-Chester-1 Elizabeth Drive

Store Code: DC Chester NY (7260963)

A great career opportunity

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of Netherlands-based Ahold Delhaize, is the parent company for Ahold Delhaize's U.S. companies, including its local brands, Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop, and the U.S. services companies, Retail Business Services, Peapod Digital Labs and ADUSA Supply Chain. When considered together, the local brands of Ahold Delhaize USA comprise the largest grocery retail group on the East Coast and the fourth largest grocery retail group in the nation, operating more than 2,000 stores and distribution centers across more than 20 states and serving millions of customers each week through a uniquely local omnichannel experience. The Ahold Delhaize USA company team includes just over 100 associates across all East Coast office locations.

Job Summary:

Perform a wide variety of duties to maintain and control accurate inventory levels in grocery and perishable warehouses. This includes evaluation, research of complex inventory discrepancies, and entering data information into warehouse systems. The role is also responsible for auditing 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:

• Execute and maintain all clerical processes associated with inbound receiving operations, working independently and as part of the receiving team.
• 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 computers for data entry and research purposes
• Highly motivated, self-starter and team player with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Reach, stoop, bend and lift up to 60 lbs.
• Stand for long periods of time
• Work in a warehouse environment with varying conditions (i.e. cool temperatures, concrete floors, powered industrial trucks)

Education

• High School education
• Certified on a powered industrial equipment where applicable

Experience

• 3+ years experiences in Inventory Management Operations or job functions
• Familiarity/experience in a distribution environment preferred

Starting schedule : Tuesday to Saturday, 6PM - 2:30PM

Pay: $23.50/hr (An additional $4 differential may apply for eligible hours)

At Ahold Delhaize USA, we embrace and celebrate diversity. Our employees and prospective employees are treated with fairness, respect and dignity. We provide an equal opportunity workplace committed to hiring, training, compensating, and promoting persons based on their talents and abilities and without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, family status, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.