Inventory Control Associate I

Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our Warehouse associates supply thousands of consumers with better for your food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family-owned stores to Wholefoods Markets and everything in between. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do? Join our growing Distribution team today.

• Competitive Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K & Vacation 
• Growth and professional development opportunities.
• Full-time employment opportunity

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, mis-picks, pack size and all other applicable product information.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Track and maintain SOX compliance relative to 3rd Party audit & Company standards

• Schedules and coordinates all physical inventories and cycle counts including date checks

• Prepares physical inventory recaps on a timely basis for distribution to management

• Reviews and develop inventory control procedures as appropriate

• Identifies and resolves all internal shrink problems

• Monitor, process and analyze daily reports for inventory control

• Monitors quarterly parts and supply inventories to ensure accuracy

• Maintains records retention program in compliance with corporate guidelines and policies

• Perform basic slotting functions as needed

• Monitors and process store returns, driver check in process and salvage programs

• Monitors and process product velocity and track lost sales and in-house damages

• Process returns to vendor requests in accordance with standard operating procedures

• Track food bank donations and salvaged products

• Responsible for proper handling of UNFI product

• Collect and relocate merchandise as necessary to correct inventory problems

• Provide guidance regarding damage and returns for products that can be sold to salvage dealers

• Sign and date all pick up documents and return to inventory

• Build stable, secure pallets with the pulled product and label with pallet number tag

• Pull any product to be salvaged as directed by buying department, IC or chargeback

• Correctly fill out chargeback paperwork

• Make accurate inventory adjustments in the system

• Coordinate and load salvage pickups with salvage dealer

• Communicate with all stakeholder departments including QC, inventory control, operations, procurement, reclaim, etc.

• Review, receive and respond to written and verbal communication

• Safe operation of powered equipment

• Performs other relevant job duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

• Capability of being licensed in operating powered industrial equipment.

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.

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.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/ DEMANDS:

• Ability to lift between 40-60 pounds daily 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 ability to adjust focus.

• Moving about the distribution center warehouse floor

  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contract