Asst Inventory Contr...

Ben E. Keith; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short and Long Term Disability

401K with matching contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Educational Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Credit Union

Job summary

Ben E. Keith Company is seeking an Assistant Inventory Control Manager in Fort Worth, TX to support the Inventory Control Manager in maintaining accurate stock, managing staff, and ensuring FDA/USDA compliance.

The role covers audits, loss prevention, and collaboration with Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and Operations. Ideal candidates bring at least 2 years in inventory control, leadership experience, and strong Excel/RF scanner skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of inventory control experience.
• Previous management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Food service or distribution experience preferred.
• Knowledge of FDA and USDA guidelines preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with warehouse RF systems/scanners preferred.
• Strong data entry and 10-key skills.
• Ability to learn and use company-specific systems and applications.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-focused and professional.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Commitment to accuracy, safety, and ethical work practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily inventory control and returns processes to ensure accuracy.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between system and physical counts.
• Schedule and monitor cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Monitor dead, damaged, and returned inventory and coordinate vendor returns.
• Assist with recalls, product quality concerns, and food safety issues.
• Supervise and support Inventory Control and Returns Associates.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, training, and employee development.
• Assist the Inventory Control Manager with departmental planning and process improvements.

Skills

Inventory control

Leadership

Data entry

RF systems

Microsoft Office

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

RF scanners

Warehouse management systems

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations.

Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.

We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees—continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

Position Summary and Responsibilities:

The Assistant Inventory Control Manager assists the Inventory Control Manager in overseeing inventory control operations, maintaining accurate inventory levels, managing inventory personnel, and ensuring compliance with company, food safety, FDA, and USDA guidelines.

• Oversee daily inventory control and returns processes to ensure inventory accuracy and product availability.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between system and physical inventory counts.
• Schedule and monitor cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Analyze inventory reports and trends to improve accuracy, efficiency, and inventory levels.
• Monitor dead, damaged, and returned inventory and coordinate vendor returns.
• Assist with recalls, product quality concerns, and food safety issues.
• Work with Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Operations, Returns, and Food Safety to resolve inventory-related issues.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and help reduce shrink and inventory variances.
• Assist with month-end inventory activities, reporting, and recordkeeping.
• Ensure products are properly coded, located, and slotted within the warehouse.
• Support compliance with company inventory control procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise and support Inventory Control and Returns Associates.
• Schedule associates, monitor attendance, approve payroll, and assist with performance management.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, training, and employee development.
• Provide coaching and feedback while promoting a professional and ethical work environment.
• Assist the Inventory Control Manager with departmental planning and process improvements.

Education and/ or Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of inventory control experience required.
• Previous management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Food service or distribution experience preferred.
• Knowledge of FDA and USDA guidelines preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with warehouse RF systems/scanners preferred.
• Strong data entry and 10-key skills.
• Ability to learn and use company-specific systems and applications.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-focused and professional.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Commitment to accuracy, safety, and ethical work practices.

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.

• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Credit Union

We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positivelyimpact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.

Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believeour differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative actionemployer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor