Warehouse Inventory Control I

UNFI; Indianola (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 401k

Competitive PTO

Health benefits

Mentorship program

Job summary

UNFI in the United States is seeking an Inventory Control teammate responsible for tracking inventory across distribution centers, maintaining accurate records, researching discrepancies, and ensuring correct product location within the warehouse.

You will monitor product velocity, conduct cycle counts, investigate mis-slots and damages, process vendor returns, and help manage expiration dates while following HACCP and SQF policies.

Qualifications

• Understanding of safety guidelines and HACCP/SQF concepts.
• Knowledge of RF systems and warehouse paperwork.
• Ability to research inventory discrepancies and communicate findings.

Responsibilities

• Monitors product velocity and tracks lost sales and in-house damages.
• Researches inventory adjustments and maintains high service levels.
• Initiates date checks and periodic cycle counts.
• Researches mis-slots and quality issues, verifies pick slots.
• Processes return to vendor requests.
• Tracks expiration dates and salvaged product.
• Alerts management of potential safety problems.

Skills

Strong communications

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

multitasking

Good judgement

Safety knowledge

Tools

RF systems

Bakco functions

Job description

Processes return to vendor requests

What does it mean to be a part of the Inventory Control team?

Our Inventory team is responsible for tracking all inventory within our distribution centers. This includes maintaining accurate records and researching any discrepancies with the product. It is imperative to understand the layout of the warehouse to ensure the proper location of the product. Researching any damages/adjustments of product, tracking expiration dates, and alert management of any potential safety concerns that may arise. Within this department, you will ensure proper handling of damaged and/or spoiled merchandise, pulling and processing salvaged product, review and analyze inventory reports to identify trends, and work directly with various departments and local operations leadership to provide recommendations.

Position Purpose

Responsible for tracking inventory and maintaining accurate inventory records and able to research any discrepancies. Display a strong understanding of the equipment he/she uses, the location of product, and the lay-out of the warehouse, slot location, lost sales, mispicks, pack size and all other applicable product information.

Essential Functions And Basic Duties

• Monitors product velocity and tracks lost sales and in-house damages.
• Researches inventory adjustments and maintain high service levels (low out of stock).
• Initiates date checks, periodic cycle counts ( 3 months in grocery and repack and every 3-4 weeks in cooler/freezer) as well as quality checks.
• Researches mis-slots and quality issues, verifies pick slots and back stock verification.
• Processes return to vendor requests
• Basic slotting
• Alerts management of potential safety problems or violations.
• Tracks expiration dates (particularly cooler/freezer items).
• Tracks food bank and salvaged product.
• Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for location

Qualifications

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

• Understanding of Safety guidelines
• Strong knowledge of applicable Bakco functions and RF systems.
• Understanding of applicable Bakco functions.
• Understanding of all paperwork and reporting methods related to tracking inventory.
• Have an understanding of procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes.

Experience Required

• Capability of being licensed in operating powered industrial equipment

Skills/Abilities

• Strong communications skills; both written and oral applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills; must be motivated and take initiative.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to be detail oriented and manage multiple tasks
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Work Environment

Onsite Role:

• This position requires the associate to perform all duties at one of our UNFI locations, such as a distribution center or office.

Physical Environment/Demands

• Warehouse Roles:
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently.
• Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Perishable Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Grocery Operation.
• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist, and hand movements required for maintenance and service procedures.
• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment.
• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination, and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties.
• Ability to operate work-related equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

About UNFI: We are North America’s premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000+ employees work across America in our 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices. Learn more: Organic, Natural and Conventional Food | Wholesale Food Distributors | UNFI

Benefits: Competitive 401k, Competitive PTO plan, Health benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employment, mentorship program/developmental opportunities, other benefits applicable to specific role.

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Compensation

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.

Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.