Receiving Specialist FT

The Winn-Dixie Company; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Winn-Dixie Company in Tampa, FL seeks an experienced Store Operations Manager to oversee daily receiving, inventory and backroom security, ensuring CMA compliance and in-stock conditions.

You will manage third-party vendor transactions, review invoices, and lead a diverse team to deliver friendly, knowledgeable service. This role emphasizes safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and leadership abilities.
• Ability to supervise store operations and staff.
• Experience with inventory control and merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily receiving and backroom organization to maintain inventory levels.
• Manage Direct Store Delivery (DSD) ad plan and ensure CMA-compliant merchandising.
• Ensure accuracy of invoices, resolve discrepancies, and report issues.
• Promote a welcoming environment, delivering courteous, knowledgeable service.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

Job Summary
Manages the daily operations and process of receiving merchandise shipments, while maintaining inventory levels and ensuring the security of the receiving area and backroom storage. Manages all transactions with third party vendors, reviews and reports invoice differences and escalates issues as needed. Increases customer confidence, loyalty and trust by promoting and executing consistent and compliant operating conditions. Provides fresh and appealing products, courteous, knowledgeable and prompt service. Values diversity and supports an inclusive environment by embracing the backgrounds and experiences of the team.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibility

% Of Time

Service
Creates an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated increasing confidence and loyalty. Manages Direct Store Delivery (DSD) ad plan, inventory and ensures merchandising is aligned with CMA requirements and current merchandising plan and maintained for in-stock conditions. Ensures the backroom, coolers, and freezers are organized and free of debris and the supply depot is maintained. Reports any invoice overages or shortages.

Job Summary
Manages the daily operations and process of receiving merchandise shipments, while maintaining inventory levels and ensuring the security of the receiving area and backroom storage. Manages all transactions with third party vendors, reviews and reports invoice differences and escalates issues as needed. Increases customer confidence, loyalty and trust by promoting and executing consistent and compliant operating conditions. Provides fresh and appealing products, courteous, knowledgeable and prompt service. Values diversity and supports an inclusive environment by embracing the backgrounds and experiences of the team.

Essential Responsibilities
Responsibility
% Of Time
Service
Creates an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated increasing confidence and loyalty. Manages Direct Store Delivery (DSD) ad plan, inventory and ensures merchandising is aligned with CMA requirements and current merchandising plan and maintained for in-stock conditions. Ensures the backroom, coolers, and freezers are organized and free of debris and the supply depot is maintained. Reports any invoice overages or shortages.

40%

Financial
Ensures financial accuracy of all invoices. Completes daily and weekly administrative tasks (communications, online training, etc.) Maintains inventory/stocking conditions and reports any discrepancies in inventory. Reviews/inspects products for accuracy, quality and freshness and takes appropriate action with those items. Assist in the planning, and organizing of the inventory process. Manages the supply inventory to ensure in-stock of approved supplies, and do so within the given budget.

35%

Leadership
Promotes trust and respect among associates by collaborating, promoting teamwork, and communicating company, department, and job specific information. Supports department managers in managing target inventory levels and balancing the weekly purchase summaries; maintain records of inventory, invoices, etc., for all departments. Adheres to all local, state, and federal laws, and company guidelines.

15%

Compliance/Safety
Ensures company standards for safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation and productivity are maintained. Adheres to all regulatory compliance requirements pertaining to food safety, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) & Country of Origin Labeling (COOL), and Department of Agriculture (DOA). Executes all product recalls and withdrawals in a timely manner while ensuring all items are secured and removed from customer access.

Reinforces safety programs by complying with safety procedures and inspects and identifies unsafe conditions to report to store management. Notifies management of customer or employee accidents. Reports all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud. Ensures adherence to wage and hour policies and regulations. Cultivates a culture of safety within the store. Ensures self and all associates are working safely and have received necessary safety training. Ensures Hazardous Assessments are posted for associate reference and that Personal Protective Equipment is available and utilized by all associates executing tasks within the department, as required. Ensures equipment is in good repair; reports and assists with remediation (ex. lock out/tag out of equipment) of safety hazards within the department.

10%

Disclaimer
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required Education
Course of Study
N/A

Preferred Education
Course of Study
High School / GED

Relevant Experience
Supervisory Experience
3 - 6 yrs minimum English

No Experience Required
Language(s) Required
Language(s) Preferred
English

English & Spanish

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Authorization to work in the United States or the ability to obtain the same.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background check.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal, motivational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Proficient with computer applications used in effectively operating the department.
  

Environmental Factors
Environmental Factors
Retail - General Heavy: Physical Demands: While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand or walk on various types of flooring, utilize manual dexterity, talk, see, hear, smell and perform repetitive movements with both hands and/or both feet. The employee is frequently required to reach at waist level or overhead, carry, push, or lift various loads up to the required weights listed. The employee is occasionally required to sit, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and climb up to 30 ft. Working Conditions: While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee may be exposed to working in indoor, outdoor, cold, freezing, heated, and wet/humid working conditions. Safety Risk Factors: The employee is frequently required to twist back and/or neck, walk on a slippery or cluttered floor surface, work with hazardous equipment and be exposed to sharp objects. The employee is occasionally required to be exposed to loud noise, skin irritants, nuisance dust, fumes and sprays, hazardous cleaning solutions and other toxins. Overall Required Equipment: cleaning supplies and equipment, general office equipment, register, pricing gun, scales, scanner, various material handling equipment, such as racks, carts, pallet jacks, shopping carts Preferred Equipment: baler/compactor, box cutter Personal Protective Equipment: Goggles, Gloves, Back Brace Pulling Requirement: 250 lbs. Lifting Requirement: 50 lbs.

Travel Percent & Overnight
Travel Percent
Overnight
Occasional

No

Shift(s)
Varied.