Inventory Control Supervisor

Ben E. Keith Company; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage distributor seeks an Inventory Control Supervisor to maintain inventory counts, supervise personnel, and ensure operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has experience in the food service industry, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to excellence in service delivery.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401K with matching contribution

Profit-Sharing Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory control (minimum two years required).
• Knowledge of FDA and USDA guidelines.
• Food service industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inventory control process to ensure product availability.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between system and physical counts.
• Assist Inventory Control Manager with various administrative duties.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Organization

Customer-focused

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

RF scanner

Job description

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For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations.

Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.

We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees—continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

The purpose of the Inventory Control Supervisor position is to assist the Inventory Control Manager with maintenance of inventory counts and supervision of Inventory Control personnel to ensure maximum operational efficiency.

• Supervise inventory control process to ensure product is available and adequate for product resale.
• Identify and resolve all discrepancies between system counts and physical counts.
• Evaluate system product data to ensure proper coding is applied to inventory.
• Pull inventory samples for BEK sales representatives upon request.
• Perform all classes of recalls.
• Produce and analyze inventory reports and perform other administrative duties to optimize operational efficiency.
• Assist with inventory checks sent by fax, email or voicemail from buyers, sales reps, customers and vendors.
• Run daily reports for associates to ensure slot availability, as well as correct receiving and shipping data.
• Perform customer contact, documenting call results, and enter credits for product pickups.
• Assist Inventory Control Manager with duties as needed.
• Support IC Manager in month-end closing and maintain monthly backup records.
• Assist Inventory Manager in verifying accuracy of product data.
• Ensure Inventory Control Associates perform assigned duties.
• Provide feedback to Inventory Control Manager as needed.
• Maintain records for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) visits.
  
  

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum two years of inventory control experience required
• Food service industry experience preferred
• Knowledge of FDA and USDA guidelines
• Microsoft Office experience a must, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Data entry (10-key by touch) skills required
• Knowledge of warehouse RF system and using an RF scanner
• Ability to learn and use relevant internal applications
• Exceptional communication skills
• Professional phone-etiquette skills
• Self-starter with ability to multi-task
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Customer-focused
• Strong attention to detail
• Good problem-solving skills
  
  

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution
• Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and holidays
• Employee Credit Union
  
  

We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.

Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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