Job Overview:  

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.

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.  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Conducts review and appropriate research to verify if a credit is valid and provide disposition back to customer experience
• Collaborate with customer experience team on credit inquiries and other requests
• Leverage reporting to identify customer trends and provide guidance to ops and stakeholder leaders.
• Perform shipping and receiving audits on-site and in retail stores as required
• Partners with local inventory control to review and process adjustments as needed
• Make accurate inventory adjustments in the system
• Review and process penalty box items, identify trends and make recommendations to Operations leaders regarding potential 
coaching or training opportunities 
• Reviews and actions daily reports
• Collaborates with all stakeholders including but not limited to procurement, operations, customer care, inventory control on 
inventory concerns
• Reconcile store returns and make necessary adjustments within the inventory system
• Proare returns for pickup, verifying items and case counts
• Reviews and develops inventory control standard operating procedures as appropriate
• Identify and resolve all internal shrink concerns
• Acts as an inventory lead as needed in partnership with leadership
• Review and process penalty box items, identify trends and make recommendations to Operations leaders regarding potential 
coaching or training opportunities 
• Sign and date all pick up documents and return to inventory control for record keeping
• Maintain record retention program in compliance with guidelines and policies
• Update home slot quantities when removing product from the home slot
• Monitor all outside/offsite storage inventory
• Analyze and monitor velocity reports and seasonal promotions to ensure product is available for sale onsite
• Direct operations and offsite storage providers on inventory to pull and pick up
• Ensure proper rotation of product in outside storage and onsite/in house storage
• Manage Inventory Control projects that drive improvement of operations processes and/or other UNFI business area processes. 
• Performs other relevant job duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:  
Experience:
• Having an understanding of procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes.
• 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.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/ DEMANDS:
• Some travel may be required
• 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

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. 

Travel (minor):  
• This position may require the associate to travel to company offices, distribution centers, or other locations for specific meetings or other business reasons. 

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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, 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 Contractor.