Inventory Control Lead - Food Distribution & Cycle Counts

Sysco Corp.; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Corp. is seeking an experienced inventory control professional to monitor freight and inventory processes with a focus on minimizing losses and cost-effective operations.

The role involves inspecting produce at the dock, managing receiving and adjustments, and generating daily cycle counts and reports. It requires a high school diploma and 5 years in food distribution inventory control, with preferred IBM AS400 experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years inventory control experience in food distribution.
• Preference for a 4-year college degree in a related discipline.
• Experience with IBM AS/400 or similar mainframe systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and inspects produce at the dock to ensure quality and correct quantity.
• Oversees receiving and inventory adjustments for accuracy and mainframe entry.
• Reports daily physical cycle counts for frozen, cooler, and dry products.
• Oversees slotting and assignment of new items and ensures correct mainframe information.
• Keeps VP/GM and Warehouse Management informed of potential problems.
• Researches inventory losses and implements corrective actions.
• Manages and produces daily inventory and warehouse reports.
• Directs all physical inventories per SYGMA guidelines and directives.
• Collaborates with departments to ensure seamless information flow.

Skills

Inventory control

Quality standards

Communication

Education

High school diploma / GED

4-year college degree preferred

IBM AS400 experience preferred

Tools

IBM AS400

Mainframe system

Job description

Sysco Corp. is seeking an experienced inventory control professional to monitor freight and inventory processes with a focus on minimizing losses and cost-effective operations.

The role involves inspecting produce at the dock, managing receiving and adjustments, and generating daily cycle counts and reports. It requires a high school diploma and 5 years in food distribution inventory control, with preferred IBM AS400 experience.