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

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.  

Some Job Responsibilities:

·         Reviews and develops 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 return to vendor requests in accordance with standard operating procedures

·         Track food bank donations and salvaged product

·         Responsible for proper handling of UNFI product

·         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

Job Requirements:

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

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

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