Corporate Inventory Controller

Jetro Restaurant Depot; New York (NY); In loco; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical Insurance

401(k) Match

PTO & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Descrizione del lavoro

Jetro Restaurant Depot is seeking a Corporate Inventory Controller to oversee inventory control, maintain accurate records, and align system data with physical stock across the organization. The role partners with corporate, warehouse, and operations teams to investigate discrepancies and implement improvements for accuracy, shrink reduction, and efficiency.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced in inventory control with the ability to identify trends, investigate

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in inventory control, inventory management, warehouse operations, distribution, or related field.
• Experience working with inventory management systems & reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of inventory control, reconciliation, auditing, & warehouse processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze & manipulate large data sets.
• Strong analytical, organizational, & problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail & ability to identify discrepancies.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities & work effectively across departments.

Mansioni

• Oversee inventory control processes to ensure accurate tracking, reporting, & reconciliation of inventory.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within company systems & ensure alignment between system data & physical inventory.
• Monitor inventory adjustments, transfers, damages, write-offs, & other inventory transactions for accuracy.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies & identify root causes to support timely resolution.
• Review inventory variances & work with operational teams to implement corrective actions.
• Monitor inventory accuracy & identify potential sources of shrink or loss.
• Establish & maintain consistent inventory control practices across locations.
• Analyze inventory data, trends, & variances to identify operational issues & opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare & maintain inventory reports, reconciliations, & performance metrics.
• Monitor inventory accuracy KPIs & communicate findings to corporate & operational leadership.
• Identify recurring discrepancies & develop recommendations to improve inventory accuracy.
• Analyze inventory movement, adjustments, & other activity to identify trends or process gaps.
• Provide accurate & timely inventory information to support business decisions.
• Oversee & support cycle counts, physical inventories, inventory audits, & reconciliations.
• Review audit results & investigate discrepancies between physical inventory & system records.
• Ensure inventory adjustments are properly researched, documented, & approved.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory audits, reconciliations, & corrective actions.
• Partner with field locations to address inventory control issues & improve compliance with established procedures.
• Partner with warehouse, operations, receiving, purchasing, finance, & other corporate teams to improve inventory accuracy.
• Provide guidance & support to field locations on inventory control processes & procedures.
• Collaborate with operational leadership to resolve complex inventory discrepancies.
• Communicate inventory trends, risks, & opportunities to relevant stakeholders.
• Support the development & implementation of inventory control standards across the organization.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory control processes, reporting, & operational efficiency.
• Develop, implement, & maintain inventory control procedures, standards, & best practices.
• Evaluate existing processes & recommend improvements to increase accuracy & reduce inventory loss.
• Support compliance with company inventory policies, procedures, & internal controls.
• Assist with implementing corrective actions & process improvements based on audit findings.
• Promote accountability & consistency in inventory management across the organization.

Conoscenze

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Auditing

Data analysis

Communication

Multi-location experience

Problem solving

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree

Strumenti

Inventory management systems

WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)

Descrizione del lavoro

JOB DETAILS

Restaurant Depot is the nation’s leading members-only, wholesale cash-and-carry supplier serving independent restaurants, caterers, delis, convenience stores, and other food service businesses across 165+ locations in 35 states. Our facilities handle high-volume distribution of food, beverage, & equipment products to support the operational needs of small businesses. We are committed to efficiency, accuracy, & safety across all warehouse operations. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a detail-oriented Corporate Inventory Controller to support inventory accuracy, reporting, & effective inventory management across our operations.

Position Summary

The Corporate Inventory Controller is responsible for overseeing inventory control processes, maintaining accurate inventory records, & ensuring alignment between system data and physical inventory across the organization. This role partners closely with corporate, warehouse, & operations teams to investigate discrepancies, analyze inventory data, support inventory audits, & implement processes that improve inventory accuracy, reduce shrink, & enhance operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate is an analytical, detail-oriented professional with strong inventory control experience and the ability to identify trends, investigate discrepancies, & develop solutions. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, & the ability to effectively collaborate with multiple departments & locations.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Control & Accuracy

• Oversee inventory control processes to ensure accurate tracking, reporting, & reconciliation of inventory
• Maintain accurate inventory records within company systems & ensure alignment between system data & physical inventory
• Monitor inventory adjustments, transfers, damages, write-offs, & other inventory transactions for accuracy
• Investigate inventory discrepancies & identify root causes to support timely resolution
• Review inventory variances & work with operational teams to implement corrective actions
• Monitor inventory accuracy & identify potential sources of shrink or loss
• Establish & maintain consistent inventory control practices across locations

Inventory Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze inventory data, trends, & variances to identify operational issues & opportunities for improvement
• Prepare & maintain inventory reports, reconciliations, & performance metrics
• Monitor inventory accuracy KPIs & communicate findings to corporate & operational leadership
• Identify recurring discrepancies & develop recommendations to improve inventory accuracy
• Analyze inventory movement, adjustments, & other activity to identify trends or process gaps
• Provide accurate & timely inventory information to support business decisions

Audits & Reconciliation

• Oversee & support cycle counts, physical inventories, inventory audits, & reconciliations
• Review audit results & investigate discrepancies between physical inventory & system records
• Ensure inventory adjustments are properly researched, documented, & approved
• Maintain accurate records of inventory audits, reconciliations, & corrective actions
• Partner with field locations to address inventory control issues & improve compliance with established procedures

Corporate & Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with warehouse, operations, receiving, purchasing, finance, & other corporate teams to improve inventory accuracy
• Provide guidance & support to field locations on inventory control processes & procedures
• Collaborate with operational leadership to resolve complex inventory discrepancies
• Communicate inventory trends, risks, & opportunities to relevant stakeholders
• Support the development & implementation of inventory control standards across the organization

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Identify opportunities to improve inventory control processes, reporting, & operational efficiency
• Develop, implement, & maintain inventory control procedures, standards, & best practices
• Evaluate existing processes & recommend improvements to increase accuracy & reduce inventory loss
• Support compliance with company inventory policies, procedures, & internal controls
• Assist with implementing corrective actions & process improvements based on audit findings
• Promote accountability & consistency in inventory management across the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Accounting, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in inventory control, inventory management, warehouse operations, distribution, or a related field
• Experience working with inventory management systems & reporting tools
• Strong understanding of inventory control, reconciliation, auditing, & warehouse processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze & manipulate large data sets
• Strong analytical, organizational, & problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail & ability to identify discrepancies
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities & work effectively across departments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in distribution, wholesale, retail, or other high-volume inventory environments
• Experience supporting multiple locations or field operations
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Experience with inventory audits, cycle counting, & physical inventory processes
• Experience analyzing inventory KPIs & operational performance metrics
• Experience identifying & implementing inventory control process improvements

Skills & Competencies

• Strong inventory management & analytical skills
• Advanced attention to detail & accuracy
• Strong investigative & problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & inventory management systems
• Ability to analyze large volumes of data & identify trends
• Strong reconciliation & auditing skills
• Effective cross-functional communication & collaboration
• Ability to work independently & manage multiple priorities
• Strong understanding of operational controls & inventory processes
• Commitment to accuracy, efficiency, & continuous improvement

Work Environment

• Primarily corporate office environment with regular interaction with warehouse & field operations
• Fast-paced environment requiring strong organization & attention to detail
• May require occasional travel to warehouse, distribution, or field locations
• Primarily sedentary work with occasional standing, walking, & lifting as needed
• Occasional schedule flexibility may be required based on business needs

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) in accordance with company policy
• Six (6) Paid Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program, subject to eligibility & plan guidelines
• Additional voluntary supplemental benefits, which may include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance programs, & other optional benefits
• Competitive & comprehensive benefits package designed to support you & your family