Inventory Control II: Cycle Counts & Discrepancy Expert

UNFI; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UNFI in Urbana, IL is seeking an Inventory Control specialist to track all inventory within our distribution centers, research discrepancies, and ensure proper product location across receiving, put-away, and picking processes. The role supports efficient operations, reduces stockouts, and improves inventory accuracy.

You will perform cycle counts, monitor damages and expiration dates, and alert leadership to safety concerns while aligning with HACCP and SQF policies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of inventory tracking and reporting methods.
• Experience with cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment if licensed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product velocity and track losses and in-house damages.
• Research inventory adjustments and maintain high service levels (low out of stock).
• Initiate date checks and periodic cycle counts (3 months in grocery) and quality checks.
• Research mis-slots and verify pick slots and back stock.
• Process return-to-vendor requests.
• Perform basic slotting and alert management to safety concerns.
• Track expiration dates, especially cooler/freezer items.
• Track salvaged product and food bank activities.
• Follow HACCP and SQF policies; work with location-specific guidelines.

Skills

Inventory control

RF scanning

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Powered equipment license

Job description

UNFI in Urbana, IL is seeking an Inventory Control specialist to track all inventory within our distribution centers, research discrepancies, and ensure proper product location across receiving, put-away, and picking processes. The role supports efficient operations, reduces stockouts, and improves inventory accuracy.

You will perform cycle counts, monitor damages and expiration dates, and alert leadership to safety concerns while aligning with HACCP and SQF policies.