Inventory Control II

United Natural Foods, Inc.; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits - Medical, Dental

401K & Vacation+

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Onsite gym access

Job summary

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) is seeking an Inventory Control team member in Green Bay, WI to manage inventory across distribution centers. The role focuses on accurate records, researching discrepancies, and proper product placement.

You will support safety compliance, coordinate with departments, and help ensure timely, accurate inventory movement. The position requires experience in warehouse operations, strong communication, and the ability to work on night shifts.

Qualifications

• Understanding of safety guidelines in warehouse operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Capability to operate powered industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of inventory tracking and warehouse processes.

Responsibilities

• Review credits and provide disposition to customer experience.
• Collaborate with customer experience on credit inquiries.
• Perform shipping and receiving audits on-site and in retail stores as required.
• Process inventory adjustments in coordination with local inventory control.
• Reconcile returns and adjust inventory records accurately.
• Monitor velocity, seasonality, and stock to ensure product availability.

Skills

Safety guidelines

Communication skills

Powered industrial equipment

Inventory tracking

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Tools

WMS system

RF scanners

Job description

About UNFI

We are North America’s premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000+ employees work across America in our 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices. Learn more: Organic, Natural and Conventional Food | Wholesale Food Distributors | UNFI

Why join the UNFI team

• Competitive Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K & Vacation+
• Growth and professional development opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Onsite gym access

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

Our Inventory teamis responsible fortracking all inventory within our distribution centers.This includesmaintainingaccuraterecords and researching any discrepancieswith the product.It is imperative to understand the layout of the warehouse to ensurethe properlocation ofthe product.Researching any damages/adjustments of product, trackingexpirationdates,andalert 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 toidentifytrends, and work directly withvarious departmentsand local operations leadership to provide recommendations.

Pay: $24.00 per hour PLUS $1.25 per hour shift differential and $2.00 per hour freezer differential

Schedule: 10:00PM-6:30AM, Sunday-Thursday

Job Responsibilities

• Conducts review and appropriate research to verify if a credit is valid and provide disposition back to customer experience
• Collaborate with customer experience team on credit inquiries and other requests
• Perform shipping and receiving audits on-site and in retail stores as required
• Partners with local inventory control to review and process adjustments as needed
• Make accurate inventory adjustments in the system
• Collaborate with all stakeholders including but not limited to procurement, operations, customer care, inventory control on inventory concerns
• Reconcile store returns and make necessary adjustments within the inventory system
• Identify and resolve all internal shrink concerns
• Update home slot quantities when removing product from the home slot
• Monitor all outside/offsite storage inventory
• Analyze and monitor velocity reports and seasonal promotions to ensure product is available for sale onsite
• Direct operations and offsite storage providers on inventory to pull and pick up
• Ensure proper rotation of product in outside storage and onsite/in house storage
• Manage Inventory Control projects that drive improvement of operations processes and/or other UNFI business area processes
• Performs other relevant job duties as required

Job Requirements

• Understanding of Safety guidelines
• Understanding of all paperwork and reporting methods related to tracking inventory
• Have an understanding of procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes
• Capability of being licensed in operating powered industrial equipment
• Strong communications skills; both written and oral applications
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available

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. - 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.