Inventory Control Clerk

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SpartanNash is seeking an Inventory Control role in Indianapolis to support inventory accuracy in the Distribution Center. You will count inventory, maintain product data, and audit outbound orders while coordinating with multiple departments to ensure correct stock levels.

The role requires basic math, data entry and strong attention to detail, with the ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Weekend/hours flexibility is needed.

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).
• 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 orders, system data maintenance, and adjusting inventory to maintain accuracy.
• Coordinate with Buying, Accounting, Shipping, Receiving, Transportation, System Administration, carriers and vendors to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Prepare inventory reports and verify balances in the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to identify shortages and discrepancies.
• Assist in monitoring the slotting of product and warehouse layout to optimize efficiency.
• Dispose of short-dated inventory, aged inventory, damaged and salvage products as needed.
• Identify, research, correct and communicate inventory errors to Accounting and Inventory Supervisor.
• Communicate inventory/receiving issues to supervisors in a timely manner.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Data entry

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft 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:

8735 E 33rd Street - Indianapolis, Indiana 46226-6528

Pay:

$19/Hr.

Schedule:

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