Inventory Control II

UNFI; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K & vacation

Growth opportunities

Recognition for great work & events

Full-time employment

Job summary

UNFI is hiring for an Inventory Control role in a distribution center. You will track inventory accuracy, research discrepancies, and ensure correct product locations within the warehouse layout.

You will also help manage damaged or salvaged merchandise and work with multiple departments to improve inventory processes. Responsibilities include audits, adjusting records, reviewing velocity reports, and supporting operations leadership with data-driven recommendations.

Qualifications

• Experience handling inventory and discrepancy research in a distribution center.
• Proficient in maintaining accurate records and warehouse layout knowledge.
• Capable of analyzing reports and communicating findings clearly.
• Ability to operate RF systems and related warehouse technology.
• Licensed to operate powered industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Verify and process inventory adjustments and discrepancies with stakeholders.
• Conduct on-site audits of shipments, storage, and returns.
• Collaborate with operations to optimize inventory accuracy and controls.
• Reconcile store returns and prepare required documentation for records.
• Track expiration dates, damages, and salvage opportunities as needed.

Skills

Strong communications

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Tools

RF systems

Powered industrial equipment

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 Markets and 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.
• Recognition for great work, company events and picnics, and much more.
• 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, mispicks, pack size and all other applicable product information.

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
• Leverage reporting to identify customer trends and provide guidance to ops and stakeholder leaders.
• 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
• Review and process penalty box items, identify trends and make recommendations to Operations leaders regarding potential coaching or training opportunities
• Reviews and actions daily reports
• Collaborates 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
• Prepare returns for pickup, verifying items and case counts
• Review snag develops inventory control standard operating procedures as appropriate
• Identify and resolve all internal shrink concerns
• Acts as an inventory lead as needed in partnership with leadership
• Review and process penalty box items, identify trends and make recommendations to Operations leaders regarding potential coaching or training opportunities
• Sign and date all pick up documents and return to inventory control for record keeping
• Maintain record retention program in compliance with guidelines and policies
• 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.
• Inspects all incoming shipments of assigned product groups, as well as products stored in the warehouse, may rate products according to Company and USDA specifications.
• Conducts daily cooler walks to verify all dated Fresh including dairy, meat, deli, bakery, poultry, and prepared foods inventory has sufficient dating for shipment based on established minimum dating and verify Produce quality, reporting results to the QA Supervisor.
• Learn and comply with SQF and food safety policies.
• 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 more global understanding of all processes.
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available

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 Environment / Demands

• Some travel may be required
• 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 degreesto 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Grocery Operation
• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movementsrequired 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. - 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.