Job Overview:

Inventory Control I is responsible for tracking inventory, maintaining accurate inventory records and researching any discrepancies, 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.

What does it mean to be 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 of product.  It is imperative to understand the layout of the warehouse to ensure proper location of 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 procurement and local operations leadership to provide recommendations.  

Job Responsibilities:
• 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

Job Requirements:
Experience:
• Capability of being licensed in operating powered industrial equipment
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

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

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:
• 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.