Senior Perishable Inventory Control Manager

bjswholesaleclub; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 78,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

BJ’s Wholesale Club in the United States (CT region) is seeking a hands-on Inventory Control Lead to manage and coach the distribution center team. You will maintain inventory accuracy, drive cost reductions, and partner with vendors and operations to optimize performance.

The role requires strong math, communication, and leadership skills, with experience in distribution centers and MHE, and flexibility for varied shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• College coursework, continuing technical education or comparable business experience preferred.
• Experience in distribution centers preferred.
• Experience operating Material Handling Equipment (MHE) preferred.
• Ability to remain calm and focused while prioritizing requests from multiple sources.
• Ability to work concurrently on multiple projects in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to provide clear and constructive feedback, coaching, and counseling.
• Ability to apply strong math skills that result in identification of opportunities and justify action plan recommendations.
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to accommodate flexible schedules to meet the needs of the customer to include nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, train, and mentor Inventory Control team members to support their development and ensure consistent performance.
• Set clear expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and promote a collaborative, accountable, and positive work environment.
• Ensure inventory control accuracy and integrity.
• Cooperate with operations and other DC leaders.
• Maintain all necessary documents and records.
• Monitor systems, KPI, and safety to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Responsible for recall, quality control holds, and disposition of damaged product within the DC.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agency standards as necessary.
• Oversee ABC Cycle Count program to ensure compliance and completeness.
• Account for any inventory losses/product shrink through reporting, root cause analysis, and effective communication.
• Collect/analyze data to identify opportunities for improvement in inventory accuracy.
• Phone, written and in-person communication with customers and vendors to discuss new items, inventory levels, services, answer questions and discuss concerns.
• Schedule inventory team shifts to ensure ample coverage to support operations.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Inventory control

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Team management

Education

High school diploma

College coursework

Distribution centers experience

MHE experience

English proficiency

Job description

BJ’s Wholesale Club in the United States (CT region) is seeking a hands-on Inventory Control Lead to manage and coach the distribution center team. You will maintain inventory accuracy, drive cost reductions, and partner with vendors and operations to optimize performance.

The role requires strong math, communication, and leadership skills, with experience in distribution centers and MHE, and flexibility for varied shifts including nights and weekends.