Inventory Manager

FreshPoint Oahu, Ltd. (FreshPoint Hawaii, LLC); Connecticut; On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Plan

Job summary

Sysco CT is seeking an Inventory Control Manager to develop, implement and enforce control-related standards and procedures for inventory. The role reconciles physical inventories to maintain accurate financial information and serves as a liaison between Finance, Operations and Purchasing.

The position requires coordinating cycle counts, supervising the inventory team, analyzing discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. An incentive plan is available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; a 4-year college degree is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years inventory control or warehouse experience in food distribution.
• 1 year experience on IBM AS400.
• Warehouse equipment certification such as forklift is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and leading inventory team.
• Collaborating with Purchasing, Operations, Finance to research discrepancies.
• Ensure timely resolution of inventory discrepancies.
• Schedule and conduct physical inventory recounts or cycle counts.
• Compile, analyze and distribute inventory reports.
• Oversee all inventory accounts and records.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and safety guidelines.
• Perform timely inventory audits and adhere to PWMs.

Skills

Inventory control

Team leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

4-year college degree preferred

Tools

IBM AS400

Job description

Company:

US1225 FreshPoint Connecticut, LLC

Sales Territory:

Zip Code:

06114

Travel Percentage:

Compensation Range:

$72,700.00 - $109,100.00

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

JOB SUMMARY

The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for the development, recommendation and implementation of control-related standards and procedures, systems, and best practices regarding inventory. Additionally, the position is responsible for reconciling the physical inventories for the purpose of maintaining accurate financial information. The position will serve as a liaison between Finance, Operations and Purchasing. Establish control-related standards and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervising and leading team assisting with inventory related duties.
• Collaborating with cross-functional departments (Purchasing, Operations, Finance, etc.) to research inventory discrepancies.
• Ensuring timely resolution of inventory discrepancies
• Scheduling and conducting physical inventory recounts and or cycle counts as needed
• Compiling, analyzing, and distributing Inventory Reports as needed
• Delegating work and responsibility to inventory team.
• Overseeing all inventory accounts and records.
• Compiling inventory reports for review and analysis.
• Analyzing and stock inventories and checking archives.
• Ensuring that all stocks comply with the quality standards of the organization.
• Performing and managing timely inventory audits.
• Ensure adherence to departmental Preferred Work Methods (PWMs).
• Conform to all safety rules and use all appropriate safety equipment.
• Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices, Company Policies and Safety procedures and the Sysco Code of Conduct.
• Adhere to cycle count program.
• Adhere to hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) and material safety data sheet (MSDS) guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned by manager

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma/GED.
• Prefer 4-year college degree in a related discipline.

Experience

• 3 years of inventory control experience and/or warehouse experience in food distribution.
• 1-year experience on IBM AS400.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Warehouse equipment and possibly forklift.

Physical Demand

Work is light to medium in nature with frequent walking to perform assigned tasks.

You must be able to communicate clearly with shippers and employees.

Physical inventories involve periods of prolonged standing.

Mental/Visual Demand

You must be able to read text that is close and at a distance with or without correction.

In addition, must be able to perform a manual task, hear, sit, reach, lift, bend, and interact with others.

Working Condition

Activities occur both inside (protected from weather conditions but not temperature changes) and outside.

An employee is subjected to extreme cold while supervising in the freezer.

Hazardous conditions may exist, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current and working in high places.

Equipment Operated

A calculator, copier, fax, PC, Microsoft Office applications, telephone and mainframe printer are typical equipment used in this position.

You may also be required to operate a pallet jack and forklift.

All position requirements are subject to reasonable modification to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.

Some position requirements may exclude qualified individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the person in this position. Employees will be required to follow and perform any other job-related instruction and duties by their supervisor.

This document is not intended to create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; rather employment is on an at-will basis.

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Afflective Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, col