Inventory Control Analyst

Description JOB SUMMARY Performs timely and accurate cycle counts of inventory, completes correct inventory adjustments and performs inventory control activities for the purpose of maintaining accuracy at the item and location level. Performs all duties safely, accurately, and meets set productivity goals. Work hours for this role: Monday to Friday 7am to finish and some weekends ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain, develop, and implement procedures that ensure the highest levels of inventory accuracy are achieved while minimizing the amount of shrink incurred. Identify and resolve variance, and potential variances, to achieve an accurate perpetual inventory count and protect company assets. Perform weekly and monthly cycle counting of inventory to ensure accuracy of perpetual inventory including product information (lot tracking and date integrity), product condition (damage/spoilage), stock location (mis-picks), proper location, pick slotting, and any other inventory status specification. Review daily inventory reports for possible errors and reports information to Finance, Operations, and Merchandise departments. Make accurate cycle count adjustments in the Top shelf Operating System (TS) as required to provide correct information for planning and evaluation activities. Communicate detailed information for any potential loss of inventory (expiration, temp issues, etc.) to the Warehouse Supervisor and CFO. Warehouse Operations to ensure timely action on volatile inventory. Correct any product found in the incorrect storage location during cycle counts. Research Lost Pallet Report and identify the reason and validity of loss through a physical search of the warehouse. Determine required inventory adjustment and input data into TS to provide accurate information for planning and evaluation activities. Retrieve, research, and put away stray products. Pull, process, load, and complete outbound returns, donations, recalls, salvages, and any other outbound product shipments as required. Research catch weights on questionable receiving identified by Operations or Finance Departments. Review Overage, Shortage, and Damage Forms (OS&D Form) completed by receivers for completeness and accuracy. Approve OS&D Forms after verification of information for accuracy and completeness. Retrieve shelf life, product lot, product expiration data listed on the Short Shelf Life Report and the Received with Less Than Required Shelf Life Report and communicate to as appropriate. Work effectively with immediate supervisor and operations to minimize warehouse shrink (product loss). Report any safety issues to the supervisor. Observe and enforce all safety rules to eliminate accidents and injuries. Operate appropriate material handling equipment (MHE), such as forklifts, stock pickers, and pallet jacks in a safe and orderly manner to eliminate accidents and injuries. Ensure that MHE is maintained (perform daily inspection) and clean, report repair or service needs to supervisor to minimize equipment damage and downtime. Use warehouse computers and RF equipment in a safe and professional manner. Understand and comply with all applicable company policies (i.e. attendance, Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, Associate Handbook, etc. Comply with all applicable State/Federal laws, regulations, and policies (i.e. OSHA, HACCP, BRC, etc.). Supports food safety policies, standard operating procedures, and prerequisite food safety control programs that meet legal and quality requirements and industry best practices as defined in our Food Safety Commitment documentation. Accept additional responsibilities as requested. Other duties may be assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and three years warehouse-related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. A bachelor's degre is preferred LANGUAGE SKILLS Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Must have the ability to speak effectively in one-on-one and small group situations. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Certification on material handling equipment is required, or the ability to become certified. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION The working conditions and physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An individual should contact his or her supervisor or the Human Resources Department if he or she believes that an accommodation is needed. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse, hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit. The associate is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and talk and hear. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move between 41 and 50 pounds, and seldom lift and/or move 51 pounds and up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Job is performed in a warehouse/operations environment. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently exposed to fast-moving material handling equipment or other mechanical equipment, extreme cold or heat, and freezer/cooler warehouse environments. The noise level in the work environment usually is loud. WORK HOURS This is a full-time position. The incumbent must have the ability to work a varying schedule which might include shift work (days or nights), weekdays or weekends, and some holidays. Work hours may vary, or change based on a customer order or departmental requirements. TRAVEL The position does not require travel. The above statement reflects the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

Salary : $47,000 - $66,000