Inventory Control & Backroom Compliance Lead

Fresh Market Inc.; Upper Saucon (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member discount up to 40%

Early Earn Wage Access (up to 50% of工资

401K contribution and company match

Financial Wellness Program

Paid time off and additional time off

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Job summary

The Fresh Market in Lehigh County is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to lead backroom accuracy and ensure inventory integrity. You will manage product dating, days-on-hand targets, and beer, wine, and spirits inventory, while enforcing SOPs and vendor receiving procedures.

Join a team committed to hospitality and operational excellence, with opportunities to drive efficiency and guest confidence in product freshness across the store.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in retail, grocery, restaurant, or hospitality operations.
• 1–2 years of experience coordinating teams.
• Ability to work in cold, wet, and physically demanding environments.
• Strong attention to detail with organizational skills, ability to multitask, and work at a fast pace.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department managers to oversee all inbound and outbound deliveries—including documentation, follow-ups, and resolution of open items—while supporting inventory planning, product rotation, and ordering to ensure operational efficiency and product availability.
• Monitor and maintain days-on-hand inventory targets for all departments.
• Maintain accurate beer, wine, and spirits inventory records and compliance with all applicable laws
• Enforce store receiving protocols, including vendor security and backroom access control.
• Verify all deliveries, truck seals, and electronic invoices, ensuring accurate processing and credit handling.
• Partner with distribution and merchandising teams to resolve invoice, quantity, and quality discrepancies.
• Serve as the primary contact for the Maintenance Dispatch Center to enter and track equipment repairs through resolution.
• Provide courteous, helpful interactions with vendors, team members, and guests as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Inventory management

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Inventory systems

Vendor receiving procedures

Job description

The Fresh Market in Lehigh County is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to lead backroom accuracy and ensure inventory integrity. You will manage product dating, days-on-hand targets, and beer, wine, and spirits inventory, while enforcing SOPs and vendor receiving procedures.

Join a team committed to hospitality and operational excellence, with opportunities to drive efficiency and guest confidence in product freshness across the store.