Inventory Control II

UNFI; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K &vac

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Onsite gym access

Job summary

UNFI, a leading grocery wholesaler, is seeking an Inventory Control team member in Green Bay, WI. You will track inventory across distribution centers, investigate discrepancies, and work with multiple departments to ensure accurate product location, proper handling of damaged goods, and timely reporting.

The role includes night shift compensation and potential career growth. Pay starts at $24.00 per hour with $1.25 shift differential and $2.00 freezer differential, schedule 10:00 PM–6:30 AM,

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety guidelines.
• Understanding of paperwork and reporting methods related to tracking inventory.
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment (licensed).
• Good judgment when supervision may not be immediately available.
• Global understanding of warehouse processes.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify credits and provide disposition to customer experience.
• Collaborate with customer experience on credit inquiries and requests.
• Perform shipping and receiving audits on-site and in retail stores as required.
• Partner with local inventory control to review and process adjustments.
• Make accurate inventory adjustments in the system.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to address inventory concerns.
• Reconcile store returns and adjust inventory accordingly.
• Identify and resolve internal shrink concerns.
• Update home slot quantities when removing product.
• Monitor outside/offsite storage inventory.
• Analyze velocity and promos to ensure product availability on-site.
• Direct storage providers on inventory pull and pickup.
• Ensure rotation of product in storage areas.
• Manage inventory control projects to improve operations processes.
• Perform other relevant duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Good judgment

Safety guidelines understanding

Tools

Powered industrial equipment license

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 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.

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.