Manager, Inventory Control - SYGMA Southern California

US3223 Sygma Southern California (The Sygma Network, Inc); Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Corp. is seeking an experienced inventory control professional to monitor freight and inventory processes with a focus on minimizing losses and cost-effective operations.

The role involves inspecting produce at the dock, managing receiving and adjustments, and generating daily cycle counts and reports. It requires a high school diploma and 5 years in food distribution inventory control, with preferred IBM AS400 experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years inventory control experience in food distribution.
• Preference for a 4-year college degree in a related discipline.
• Experience with IBM AS/400 or similar mainframe systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and inspects produce at the dock to ensure quality and correct quantity.
• Oversees receiving and inventory adjustments for accuracy and mainframe entry.
• Reports daily physical cycle counts for frozen, cooler, and dry products.
• Oversees slotting and assignment of new items and ensures correct mainframe information.
• Keeps VP/GM and Warehouse Management informed of potential problems.
• Researches inventory losses and implements corrective actions.
• Manages and produces daily inventory and warehouse reports.
• Directs all physical inventories per SYGMA guidelines and directives.
• Collaborates with departments to ensure seamless information flow.

Skills

Inventory control

Quality standards

Communication

Education

High school diploma / GED

4-year college degree preferred

IBM AS400 experience preferred

Tools

IBM AS400

Mainframe system

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Controls and monitors freight and inventory processes using the most cost-effective methods to reduce inventory losses.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides for monitoring and inspection of produce at the dock to ensure quality standards are met and quantity is correct
• Oversees and makes all receiving and inventory adjustments to assure correctness and entry into the mainframe
• Responsible for reporting daily physical cycle counts on frozen, cooler, and dry products
• Oversees the slotting and assigning of all new items in the warehouse, ensuring the correctness of the information in the mainframe and that warehouse slots are labeled correctly
• Keeps VP/GM and Warehouse Management informed, as needed, of potential problems and changes
• Oversees and performs research regarding inventory losses, and implements solutions
• Oversees the processes involved when potential “outs” are discovered
• Manages and produces inventory and warehouse reports daily
• Manages and directs all physical inventories as called for under SYGMA guidelines and directives
• Works closely with all departments regarding merchandise received, new items, all inventories, to assure a continuous flow of information
• Oversees and is responsible for the cycle count program
• Oversees and is responsible for adherence to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Guidelines
• Other duties as assigned by Management

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High school diploma/GED

Experience

• 5 years of inventory control experience in food distribution
• Prefer 4-year college degree in a related discipline and 1-year experience on IBM AS400

Physical Demands

• 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 Demands

• You must be able to read text that is close and at a distance with or without correction.
• In addition, you must be able to perform manual tasks, 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
• 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.

License or Certifications

Warehouse equipment and possibly forklift. ISO certification or involvement preferred.