Inventory Control Clerk

Family Fare, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

SpartanNash, located in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking an Inventory Control team member for its distribution center. The role supports inventory counting, data maintenance, dating standards, and slotting to optimize warehouse efficiency.

You will coordinate with Buying, Accounting, Shipping, Receiving, Transportation and vendors to ensure accurate inventory, prepare reports, and resolve discrepancies. The position requires a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and willingness to work

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.
• Must be able to count inventory and research issues.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently within a fast-paced warehouse operation.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Math skills

Data entry

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

WMS

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: 8735 E 33rd Street - Indianapolis, Indiana 46226-6528 Pay: $19/Hr. Schedule: 2nd Shift Sun: 10am-6:30pm Mon - Thu: 12pm - 8:30pm (Fri & Sat OFF)

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:

• 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.

As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package. 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.

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.