Inventory Control Specialist II - Perishables & Cycle Counts

UNFI; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401K Savings plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite gym access

Learning and development programs

Job summary

UNFI is seeking an Inventory Control professional to track and maintain inventory records across distribution operations. You will coordinate physical inventories, analyze discrepancies, and help ensure accurate product locations within the warehouse.

You will work with multiple departments to review inventory procedures, monitor shrink, and support salvage and returns processes while adhering to safety and company standards.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required for effective collaboration with warehouse teams and management.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with others and to exercise good judgment in decisions.
• Familiarity with RF systems and warehouse data entry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Track and maintain SOX compliance relative to 3rd Party audit & Company standards.
• Schedule and coordinate all physical inventories and cycle counts including date checks.
• Prepare physical inventory recaps for distribution to management.
• Review and develop inventory control procedures as appropriate.
• Identify and resolve all internal shrink problems.
• Monitor, process and analyze daily reports for inventory control.
• Maintain records retention program in compliance with corporate guidelines and policies.
• Perform basic slotting functions as needed.
• Research mis-slots and verify pick slots and back stock verification.
• Monitor and process store returns, driver check in process and salvage programs.
• Monitor and process product velocity and track lost sales and in-house damages.
• Process returns to vendor requests in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Provide guidance regarding damage and returns for products that can be sold to salvage dealers.
• Performs other relevant job duties as required

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Good judgment

Tools

RF systems

Job description

UNFI is seeking an Inventory Control professional to track and maintain inventory records across distribution operations. You will coordinate physical inventories, analyze discrepancies, and help ensure accurate product locations within the warehouse.

You will work with multiple departments to review inventory procedures, monitor shrink, and support salvage and returns processes while adhering to safety and company standards.