Inventory Control Supervisor

Grocery Outlet; Middletown Township (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Program

Equity

401(k) Profit Sharing

Job summary

Grocery Outlet is seeking a Regional Fulfillment Center supervisor to lead hourly staff and ensure inventory accuracy. You will report to the RFC Operations Manager and focus on audits, process improvements, and cross‑functional collaboration with stores and vendors.

Responsibilities include cycle counts, inbound/outbound audits, and enforcing FIFO. Base salary ranges from 65,000 to 75,000 plus bonuses and equity; 401(k) profit sharing may apply, with location-based variations.

Qualifications

• AA Degree or equivalent or 1–2 years related experience.
• Proficient with MS Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Experience in auditing/inventory control.
• Ability to communicate professionally by phone and email.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to present to groups.
• Ability to apply common sense to follow written or oral instructions.
• Ability to handle problems with multiple variables.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of GO Inventory received, shipped and on hand at RFC locations.
• Audit RFC receiving and shipping for accuracy, pack and size, temperatures, code dates and discrepancies.
• Provide the most efficient/professional service to our stores and vendors.
• Monitor product turns (FIFO) based on date codes.
• Monitor proper quantity of less than layer items.
• Represent GO and the GO Distribution professionally at third party facility and with vendor contacts.
• Periodically audit GO inventory to 3PL inventory for reconciliation.
• Regularly audit outbound loads for pick accuracy and correct shipping paperwork.
• Coordinate Quarterly Inventories for reconciliation.
• Manage Over/Shorts for timeliness, accuracy and proper reconciliation.
• Help create and implement ongoing changes for more efficient distribution.
• Identify and communicate efficiencies that benefit GO.
• Moderate clerical duties with accounting department communication.
• Provide direction, leadership and supervision for Clerical Assistant if applicable.

Skills

Auditing

Inventory control

Communication

Education

AA Degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

• Our Mission: Touching lives for the better
• Our Vision: Touching lives by being the first choice for bargain-minded consumers in the U.S.

About the Team

Our Supply Chain and Logistics team mission is to provide top notch service to our stores and purchasing teams- contributing to the goal to make Grocery Outlet the first choice for bargain minded customers while touching lives for the better. Our team oversees the successful movement of products from our vendors to our stores and is self-motivated, passionate, and dedicated.

About the Role

This role will lead a team of hourly employees in the Regional Fulfillment Center to ensure accuracy of Grocery Outlet inventory. This role will report to the RFC Operations Manager.

Responsibilities Include

• Ensure accuracy of GO Inventory received, shipped and on hand at our RFC locations.
• Audit RFC receiving and shipping for accuracy, pack and size, temperatures, code dates and any discrepancies. Monitor adjustments made by third party vendors to the inventory.
• Provide the most efficient/professional service to our stores and vendors.
• Monitor product turns (FIFO) based on date codes.
• Monitor proper quantity of less than layer items.
• Represent GO and the GO Distribution in a professional manner at third party facility and with all vendor contacts including food banks for possible donations.
• Periodically audit GO inventory to 3PL inventory for reconciliation (Cycle Counts).
• Regularly audit outbound loads for pick accuracy and correct shipping paperwork.
• Coordinate Quarterly Inventories for reconciliation.
• Manage Over/Shorts for timeliness, accuracy and proper reconciliation.
• Help create and implement ongoing changes that will lead to a more efficient distribution system.
• Identify and communicate efficiencies that benefit GO.
• Moderate Clerical duties with communication with the Accounting Department.
• Provide direction, leadership and supervision for Clerical Assistant if applicable.

About The Pay

• Base Salary Range: $65,000 – $75,000
• Annual Bonus Program
• Equity
• 401(k) Profit Sharing
• Final compensation will be determined based upon experience and skills and may vary based on location.

About you

• AA Degree or equivalent: or 1-2 years related experience.
• PC Proficiency on the following programs: MS Outlook, Word, & Excel.
• Auditing/Inventory control.
• Ability to conduct business on the telephone & E-mail professionally and accurately for extended period of time. Interface with Store Operations and Managers continuously.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of Operators or employees.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in situations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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