San Antonio - Highpoint - San Antonio, TX 78217
Position Type Full Time Travel Percentage None Category Warehouse
About Fresh Texas
As the largest fresh-cut fruit and vegetable processor in South Texas, Fresh Texas has been delivering the highest quality products to our customers for over forty years. We source only the highest quality ingredients to deliver great tasting, healthy products to our customers. With exciting innovation, we keep growing!
Fresh Texas is proud to offer high quality and healthy foods to our communities! Do you want to grow with a trusted and established company? We offer great career paths! Come grow with us!
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly driven Inventory Control Lead to own inventory accuracy and drive operational excellence across our warehouse and production environment. This role is accountable for establishing best-in-class inventory control processes, eliminating discrepancies at the root cause, and ensuring the integrity of all inventory transactions across raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who combines strong analytical capability with process discipline and a continuous improvement mindset. This individual will play a critical role in improving service levels, reducing waste, and supporting broader operational transformation.
Job Duties
Inventory Accuracy & Control
Own end-to-end inventory accuracy across all categories (raw, packaging, finished goods), ensuring adherence to cycle count and reconciliation standards
Design, implement, and lead the cycle count program, including scheduling, execution, and variance resolution
Ensure strict compliance with FIFO/FEFO, Lot control, and traceability requirements
Oversee inbound and outbound inventory transactions to ensure accuracy and system integrity
Root Cause & Continuous Improvement
Lead root cause analysis of inventory discrepancies using structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 5 Whys, Pareto analysis)
Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring issues
Identify process gaps across receiving, storage, picking, and shipping and drive improvements
Establish and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) that reinforce inventory discipline
Systems & Data Management
Ensure accuracy and integrity of all transactions within ERP/WMS systems
Analyze inventory trends, adjustments, and variances to identify systemic issues
Develop and deliver daily, weekly, and monthly performance reporting for leadership
Drive data transparency to support better operational decision-making
Cross-Functional Leadership
Partner with warehouse, production, QA, and procurement teams to resolve inventory-related issues
Train and coach team members on inventory control best practices and standards
Support audit readiness, including traceability and recall processes
Act as the subject matter expert for inventory control within the facility
Operational Support
Support warehouse operations during critical periods to ensure continuity and performance
Reinforce 5S and workplace organization standards across the facility
Success Metrics (Key Performance Indicators)
This role will be measured on the ability to deliver measurable improvements in:
Inventory Accuracy: ? 99% across all categories
Cycle Count Compliance: ? 98% completion to schedule
Inventory Adjustments: Reduction in adjustment value and frequency over time
Shrink / Loss: Measurable reduction in unexplained variance
Dock-to-Stock Time: Improved speed and accuracy of inbound processing
Aging & Obsolescence: Reduction in expired or slow-moving inventory
Service Impact: Improved order fill rate tied to inventory reliability
Audit & Traceability Readiness: Zero major findings related to inventory controls
Required Qualifications
High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree or CPIM designation preferred
35+ years of experience in inventory control, warehouse, or logistics environment
Demonstrated experience improving inventory accuracy and driving process improvements
Experience in food manufacturing or perishable goods environments strongly preferred
Strong understanding of ERP/WMS systems and inventory transaction flows
Advanced data analysis capability (Excel or equivalent tools)
Forklift experience preferred
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Frequent standing, walking, and movement throughout the facility during extended shifts
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly
Exposure to cold storage and variable warehouse conditions
Work in a fast-paced, operationally dynamic environment
EEO Statement
Fresh Texas is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service or protected veteran, or other non-merit factor.