Inventory Control Lead - Backroom & Compliance

The Fresh Market Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member discount up to 40%

Early Earn Wage Access (up to $500)

401K contribution and company match

Financial Wellness Program

Personal time off and PTO purchase

Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Life Insurance

Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, &

Job summary

The Fresh Market is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to lead backroom accuracy, ensure inventory integrity, and manage vendor receiving. You’ll drive product dating, cooler and freezer compliance, days-on-hand targets, and alcohol inventory management.

Join a team focused on hospitality and operational excellence, maintaining regulatory compliance and supporting distribution accuracy. You will collaborate across departments to optimize stock, procedures, and guest confidence in product

Qualifications

• 1+ years of progressive management experience in supermarkets, retail, restaurants, hotels, or general business.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to deliver an exceptional guest experience while achieving performance goals.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Basic proficiency with POS systems, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department managers to oversee all inbound and outbound deliveries—including documentation, follow-ups, and resolution of open items—while supporting inventory planning, product rotation, and ordering to ensure operational efficiency and product availability.
• Monitor and maintain days-on-hand inventory targets for all departments.
• Maintain accurate beer, wine, and spirits inventory records and compliance with all applicable laws
• Enforce store receiving protocols, including vendor security and backroom access control.
• Verify all deliveries, truck seals, and electronic invoices, ensuring accurate processing and credit handling.
• Partner with distribution and merchandising teams to resolve invoice, quantity, and quality discrepancies.
• Serve as the primary contact for the Maintenance Dispatch Center to enter and track equipment repairs through resolution.
• Provide courteous, helpful interactions with vendors, team members, and guests as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Associate degree

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Fresh Market is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to lead backroom accuracy, ensure inventory integrity, and manage vendor receiving. You’ll drive product dating, cooler and freezer compliance, days-on-hand targets, and alcohol inventory management.

Join a team focused on hospitality and operational excellence, maintaining regulatory compliance and supporting distribution accuracy. You will collaborate across departments to optimize stock, procedures, and guest confidence in product