Inventory Clerk

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SpartanNash is seeking an Inventory Control Associate to support inventory accuracy in our Distribution Center. You will perform counting, data maintenance, and audits while ensuring adherence to processes and procedures.

The role requires attention to detail, math and data entry skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a team within a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior warehouse/distribution experience preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have good math, problem-solving and data entry skills and attention to detail, and effective organization, prioritization and multi-tasking skills.
• Must be able to count inventory and research issues using basic computer skills (Word/Excel).
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently in a fast-paced warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Support the inventory process in the Distribution Center through counting and auditing of outgoing orders and data maintenance.
• Coordinate with Buying, Accounting, Shipping, Receiving, Transportation, System Administration, carriers, and vendors to ensure accurate inventory.
• Prepare inventory reports and verify balances in the Warehouse Management System to identify shortages and discrepancies.
• Assist in monitoring slotting and warehouse layout to optimize efficiency.
• Handle short-dated inventory, aged inventory, damage and salvage product.

Skills

Data entry

Math skills

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.

Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.

Location:

4228 South 72nd Street - Omaha, Nebraska 68127

Pay:

$18.50/HR

Schedule:

Mon - Fri (6:00am - 2:30pm)

Position Summary:

This role is responsible to support the Inventory Control functions to assure inventory accuracy within the facility. These responsibilities include inventory counting, product attribute maintenance, maintaining product dating standards, outbound pallet auditing, and facilitating slot placement of items in the warehouse.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Support the inventory process in the Distribution Center through counting, auditing of outgoing customer orders, system data maintenance, etc. Adjust inventory accordingly to maintain accuracy while ensuring compliance to inventory processes and procedures.

• Coordinate with various departments: Buying, Accounting, Shipping, Receiving, Transportation, System Administration, outside carriers, and product vendors to ensure correct and accurate inventory.

• Prepare inventory related reports and verify inventory balances/records in the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to identify shortages and discrepancies and research inaccuracies within inventory levels.

• Assist in monitoring the slotting of product and the layout of warehouse to optimize efficiency.

• Responsible for process and disposition of short-dated inventory, aged inventory, damage and salvage product.

• Identify, research, correct and communicate receiving inventory errors to Accounting and/or Inventory Supervisor.

• Communicate pertinent information and issues (i.e., inventory/receiving issues, warehouse out-of-stock inventory, product damage, etc.) to supervisor(s) in a timely manner.

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• High school diploma or GED or combination of education/experience.

• Prior warehouse/distribution experience preferred.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Must have good math, problem-solving and data entry skills and attention to detail, and effective organization, prioritization and multi-tasking skills.

• Must be able to count inventory and research issues. Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), and ability to learn other system applications.

• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently within a fast-paced warehouse operation. Must be able to work within a warehouse environment.

• Must follow safe working practices in accordance with Company safety policies and practices.

• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, day or night hours, and overtime as necessary and as assigned, and must be able to work in the condition specified for an 8-10 hour shift.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must frequently sit, walk and stand, use hands to handle, grasp, and twist objects, tools, or controls, and use both feet for repetitive movements as in operating foot controls. Must frequently walk, talk, crouch, kneel, bend, stoop, twist, and reach with the hands and arms. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance as needed. While performing the duties of this position, employees are subject to a warehouse environment and may frequently be exposed to changes in temperature and humidity based on assignment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Employees must be able to work weekends, holidays, days and night hours, and overtime as necessary and as assigned, and must be able to work in the condition specified for 8-10 hours shift as assigned. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.

Company:

SpartanNash

Job Area:

Distribution

Job Family:

Inventory Control

Job Type:

Full time