Inventory Team Lead - Cycle Counter

Ben E. Keith Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Wellness Program

Education Assistance

Job summary

Ben E. Keith Company is seeking an Inventory Control professional in Fort Worth, TX to monitor cycle-counts, maintain accurate KWCS data, and support warehouse operations.

The role requires at least one year in inventory control, proficiency with RF scanners and 10-key data entry, and strong communication and organizational skills. This full-time position offers competitive benefits in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of Inventory Control experience.
• Minimum one year of leadership experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and delegate Cycle-Counters daily activity.
• Ensure counts are being performed accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate data in KWCS and provide clerical support to drive operational efficiency.
• Check inventory dates to ensure product quality is maintained.
• Apply appropriate codes for out-of-date and/or damaged products.
• Maintain accurate data in inventory management system
• Enter correct product data into KWCS system based on physical inventory counts.
• Make appropriate adjustments to ensure system data matches physical counts.

Skills

Inventory Control

Leadership

RF Scanner

Data Entry

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Problem Solving

Tools

KWCS System

RF Scanner

10-key by touch

Internal Applications

Job description

At Ben E. Keith Company, our legacy is strong—and our future is even stronger.

For more than a century, we’ve been leaders in fine food and premium beverage distribution, known for delivering excellence and building lasting partnerships. Today, our Food Division spans multiple states, and our Beverage Division brings top beverage brands to communities across Texas.

But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to people. We invest in our employees, empower growth, and create opportunities to make an impact—because when our people succeed, so do our customers and our business. Since 1906, that’s been our promise.

Position Summary And Responsibilities

• Monitor and delegate Cycle-Counters daily activity.
• Ensure counts are being performed accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate data in KWCS and provide clerical support to drive operational efficiency.
• Check inventory dates to ensure product quality is maintained.
• Apply appropriate codes for out-of-date and/or damaged products.
• Maintain accurate data in inventory management system
• Enter correct product data into KWCS system based on physical inventory counts.
• Make appropriate adjustments to ensure system data matches physical counts.

Work Schedule

7a-4p Monday to Friday

Education And/or Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum one year of Inventory Control experience required
• Minimum one year of leadership experience preferred
• 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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions
• Able to read product lists and packages
• Able to stoop, kneel, crouch, and bend
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to handle product weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to repetitively lift
• Ability to learn to operate heavy warehouse equipment, such as electric pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Must have normal use of shoulders, arms, wrist, hands, feet and legs
• Must be able to work in different warehouse temperature zones.
• Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery horns)

We offer employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in collaborative, results-driven environments supported by competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match + 100% Company-Paid Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance

At Ben E. Keith, we value a diverse and inclusive workforce where different perspectives drive better decisions and innovation. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff...