Inventory Control Supervisor (Finance)

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.
• Recognition for great work, company events and picnics, and much more
• Full-time employment opportunity

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.

Purpose:

The Inventory Control Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the inventory control team through reporting, audits and coaching and inventory optimization. This position will collaborate closely with Operations leadership to meet inventory goals. The Supervisor will address inventory escalations with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Customer Experience and vendors as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversees the inventory control daily operations including inventory management, researching, and resolving inventory inquiries and processing adjustments as needed.
• Reviews and processes financial adjustments to inventory as needed
• Develop and maintain slotting and capacity optimization
• Conduct routine audits on cycle counters & inventory to ensure standard operating procedures are followed
• Reviews and actions inventory reporting including but not limited to Dock/Trailer Report Review, MY529 NWXD Exception Report
• Manage outside storage process
• Perform non-warehouse cross dock research
• Coaches and trains associates on inventory processes including managing talent and performance.
• Partners with local Operations leadership to meet inventory and service level goals
• Performs other relevant job duties as required.

Job Requirements:

Education/ Certifications: (Required/Preferred-list requirement is required or preferred)

• Bachelor's Degree in related field and/or equivalent work experience preferred
• Capability of being licensed in operating powered industrial equipment

Experience:

• 3-5 years of relevant inventory control experience or equivalent experience required
• 3-5 years of warehouse experience required

Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations including slotting system required
• Proficient with reporting methods related to tracking inventory

Skills/ Abilities:

• Strong ability to analyze, interpret, and report financial data.
• Strong communication skills; both written and oral applications
• Strong interpersonal skills; must be motivated and take initiative.
• Deal effectively with a wide variety of people both in person and over the telephone.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to be detail oriented and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in PC software tools for reports, analysis, and audits. MS Outlook, Word and Excel experience required
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

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

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.