What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Control Manager position at UNFI?
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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 you food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family owned stores to Whole Foods 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!
Why Work for UNFI?
Oversee all functions relating to product slotting, returns / damage processing, product integrity, product recall processing and overall accuracy of facilities inventory. Develop the proper structure of the department to achieve the best Quantity On Hand Out of Stock (QOHOS%), achieve the lowest possible inventory shrink, manage product quality and code dates, and manage the slotting process for all Stock Keeping Units (sku’s). Coordinate with Operations, Purchasing and Sales to assure a high level of inventory accuracy, to assure product shrink is minimized, and to assure product quality is maintained at UNFI standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:
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 you food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family owned stores to Whole Foods 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!
Why Work for UNFI?
- Competitive Salary
- Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
- Medical, dental and vision benefits after 30 days of employment
- Paid Leave Time earned
- Even more perks: 401K with company match, tuition reimbursement, on-site grocery store, wellness program that puts money back in your pocket for living a healthy lifestyle!
Oversee all functions relating to product slotting, returns / damage processing, product integrity, product recall processing and overall accuracy of facilities inventory. Develop the proper structure of the department to achieve the best Quantity On Hand Out of Stock (QOHOS%), achieve the lowest possible inventory shrink, manage product quality and code dates, and manage the slotting process for all Stock Keeping Units (sku’s). Coordinate with Operations, Purchasing and Sales to assure a high level of inventory accuracy, to assure product shrink is minimized, and to assure product quality is maintained at UNFI standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:
- Develop and manage processes to assurance accuracy of inventory
- Ensure inventory discrepancies are investigated and corrected in a timely manner
- Assure the highest level of product quality is maintained
- Oversee product slotting analysis, product slot assignment and slot movements. Coordinate with Operations and Maintenance to re-align warehouse racking in support of proper product slotting
- Develop, evaluate and perform performance appraisals of department personnel
- Track inventory shrink and assist other departmental areas in reducing overall product loss
- Provides Management with updates and reports on inventory issues and updates to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’S).
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred and/or equivalent related experience
- Strong Microsoft Suite Skills
- Four (4) or more years of inventory, quality control, and/or food warehouse management experience
- Two (2) or more supervisory experience
- Excellent leadership skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Strong math and analytical skills
- Solid computer skills
- Solid understanding of Receiving and Shipping functions
- Good organization and Time Management skills
- Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available
