Inventory Control I

PURPOSE:
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 sizeand all other applicable product information.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Track and maintain SOX compliance relative to 3rd Party audit & Company standards
• Schedules and coordinates all physical inventories and cycle counts including date checks
• Prepares physical inventory recaps on a timely basis for distribution to management
• 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
• Research mis-slots and quality issues, verifies pick slots and back stock verification
• 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
• Collect and relocate merchandises as necessary to correct inventory problems
• Provide guidance regarding damages and returns for products that can be sold to salvage dealers
• Sign and date all pick up documents and return to inventory
• Build stable, secure pallets with the pulled product and label with pallet number tag
• Pull any product to be salvaged as directed by buying department, IC or chargeback
• Correctly fill out chargeback paperwork
• Make accurate inventory adjustments in the system
• 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

• Capability of being licensed in operating powered industrial equipment.

• 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.

• 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.
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available

• 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