Inventory Control I

United Natural Foods, Inc.; Sarasota (FL); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K & Vacation

Growth and development opportunities

Full-time employment opportunity

Job summary

United Natural Foods, Inc. is seeking a hardworking Inventory Control associate to join our distribution team in Sarasota, FL. You will track inventory, maintain records, analyze discrepancies, and work with multiple departments to safeguard product integrity.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and timely reporting in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Responsibilities include cycle counts, SOX compliance, and supporting salvage and replenishment activities as needed.

Qualifications

• License to operate powered industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of safety guidelines.
• Understanding of Bakco functions and RF systems.
• Understanding of warehouse procedures for a global company.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Track and maintain SOX compliance relative to 3rd party audit and company standards.
• Schedules and coordinates all physical inventories and cycle counts including date checks.
• Prepares physical inventory recaps for distribution to management.
• Reviews and develops inventory control procedures as appropriate.
• Identifies and resolves internal shrink problems.
• Monitors daily reports for inventory control.
• Maintains records retention per corporate policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

Powered equipment license

Tools

RF systems

Job description

Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our Warehouse associates supply thousands of consumers with better for your food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family-owned stores to Wholefoods Marketsand everything in between. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do? Join our growing Distribution team today.

• Competitive Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K & Vacation
• Growth and professional development opportunities.
• Full-time employment opportunity

What does it mean to be a part of the Inventory Control team?

Our Inventory team is responsible for tracking all inventory within our distribution centers. This includes maintaining accurate records and researching any discrepancies with the product. It is imperative to understand the layout of the warehouse to ensure the proper location of the product. Researching any damages/adjustments of product, tracking expiration dates, and alert management of any potential safety concerns that may arise. Within this department, you will ensure proper handling of damaged and/or spoiled merchandise, pulling and processing salvaged product, review and analyze inventory reports to identify trends, and work directly with various departments and local operations leadership to provide recommendations.

PURPOSE:

Responsible for tracking inventory and maintaining accurate inventory records and able to research any discrepancies. Display a strong understanding of the equipment he/she uses, the location of product, and the lay-out of the warehouse, slot location, lost sales, mis-picks, pack size and all other applicable product information.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Track and maintain SOX compliance relative to 3rd Party audit & Company standards

• Schedules and coordinates all physical inventories and cycle counts including date checks
• Prepares physical inventory recaps on a timely basis for distribution to management
• Reviews and develop inventory control procedures as appropriate
• Identifies and resolves all internal shrink problems
• Monitor, process and analyze daily reports for inventory control
• Monitors quarterly parts and supply inventories to ensure accuracy
• Maintains records retention program in compliance with corporate guidelines and policies
• Perform basic slotting functions as needed
• Monitors and process store returns, driver check in process and salvage programs
• Monitors and process product velocity and track lost sales and in-house damages
• Process returns to vendor requests in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Track food bank donations and salvaged products
• Responsible for proper handling of UNFI product
• Collect and relocate merchandise as necessary to correct inventory problems
• Provide guidance regarding damage and returns for products that can be sold to salvage dealers
• Sign and date all pick up documents and return to inventory
• Build stable, secure pallets with the pulled product and label with pallet number tag
• Pull any product to be salvaged as directed by buying department, IC or chargeback
• Correctly fill out chargeback paperwork
• Make accurate inventory adjustments in the system
• Coordinate and load salvage pickups with salvage dealer
• Communicate with all stakeholder departments including QC, inventory control, operations, procurement, reclaim, etc.
• Review, receive and respond to written and verbal communication
• Safe operation of powered equipment
• Performs other relevant job duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

• Capability of being licensed in operating powered industrial equipment.

Knowledge:

• Understanding of Safety guidelines

• Strong knowledge of applicable Bakco functions and RF systems.
• Understanding of applicable Bakco functions.
• Understanding of all paperwork and reporting methods related to tracking inventory.
• Have an understanding of procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a moreglobal understanding of all processes.

Skills / Abilities:

• Strong communications skills; both written and oral applications.

• Strong interpersonal skills; must be motivated and take initiative.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to be detail oriented and manage multiple tasks.

Physical Environments / Demands:

• Ability to lift between 40-60 pounds daily and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.

• Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Perishable Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Grocery Operation
• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for maintenance and service procedures.
• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment.
• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties. Ability to operate work related equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Moving about the distribution center warehouse floor

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Compensation:

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits:

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.

Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.