Inventory Control Lead – Warehouse Operations

UNFI; Indianola (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid time off

Health benefits

Mentorship program

Other role-specific benefits

Job summary

UNFI is seeking an Inventory Control Supervisor to lead the daily operations of our inventory control team, drive accuracy, and optimize warehouse processes. You will partner with Operations leadership to meet inventory goals and resolve escalations with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes coaching staff, conducting audits, and leveraging reporting tools to improve inventory visibility and performance in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field and/or equivalent work experience preferred
• Capability of being licensed in operating powered industrial equipment
• 3–5 years of relevant inventory control experience or equivalent
• 3–5 years of warehouse experience required
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations including slotting system
• Proficient with reporting methods related to tracking inventory

Responsibilities

• Oversees the inventory control daily operations including inventory management, researching, and resolving inquiries and processing adjustments as needed
• Reviews and processes financial adjustments to inventory as needed
• Develop and maintain slotting and capacity optimization
• Conduct routine audits on cycle counters and inventory to ensure SOPs are followed
• Reviews inventory reporting including Dock/Trailer Report Review, MY529 NWXD Exception
• Manage outside storage process
• Perform non-warehouse cross dock research
• Coaches and trains associates on inventory processes and performance
• Partners with local Operations leadership to meet inventory and service level goals
• Performs other relevant job duties as required

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Team leadership

Excel reporting

Physical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Powered industrial equipment license

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

UNFI is seeking an Inventory Control Supervisor to lead the daily operations of our inventory control team, drive accuracy, and optimize warehouse processes. You will partner with Operations leadership to meet inventory goals and resolve escalations with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes coaching staff, conducting audits, and leveraging reporting tools to improve inventory visibility and performance in a fast-paced distribution environment.