Inventory Control Clerk

Family Fare, LLC; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards benefits package

Job summary

SpartanNash in Byron Center, MI is seeking an Inventory Control Associate to support counting, dating standards, and outbound auditing within a fast-paced warehouse. You will help with slotting, coordinating with Buying, Accounting, Shipping and Vendors to ensure accurate inventory.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and the ability to work weekends and overtime as needed in a production distribution center environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the inventory process in the Distribution Center through counting, auditing of outgoing orders, system data maintenance, etc.
• Adjust inventory accordingly to maintain accuracy while ensuring compliance to inventory processes and procedures.
• Coordinate with 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).
• Assist in monitoring the slotting of product and the layout of warehouse to optimize efficiency.
• Distribute short-dated, aged, damaged, and salvage inventory appropriately.
• Identify, research, correct and communicate receiving inventory errors to Accounting and/or Inventory Supervisor.
• Communicate pertinent information and issues to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Inventory counting

Communication skills

Math / data entry

Attention to detail

Organization / multitasking

Teamwork / independence

Warehouse environment familiarity

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, 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.

Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company?

Location:

850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315

Sunday - Thursday, 6 AM to 2 PM

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. This position is specifically for a produce specialist including but not limited to responding to buyers, assisting with receiving questions, and communicating with customer service.

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.

Benefits:

• SpartanNash offers a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

Equity and Inclusion:

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.

Visa:

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

About SpartanNash:

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is a leader in food solutions across the United States. Established in 1918, C&S had its start as a supplier to independent grocery stores. Today, the C&S family of companies — including Grocers Supply, Hansen Distribution Group, FreshKo Produce Services, The Davidson Specialty Food Group and SpartanNash — delivers innovative supply chain solutions, products and services to chain, independent and military customers from 60 distribution centers nationwide. C&S offers a comprehensive range of products for every aisle of the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods, including within our private label portfolio. C&S operates more than 200 corporate-run grocery stores primarily under the banners: D&W Fresh Market, Grand Union, Family Fare, Martin's Super Markets and Piggly Wiggly. C&S is deeply committed to corporate citizenship, actively supporting various charitable causes that help enrich and feed our communities.