Inventory Control Manager

Inventory Control Manager

The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for overseeing inventory accuracy, shrink control, compliance, and inventory processes across the store. This role ensures proper receiving, auditing, reporting, and corrective actions to support financial integrity, operational execution, and audit readiness while partnering closely with Store Leadership and department managers.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records through regular audits, cycle counts, and reconciliation processes.
• Monitor and analyze shrink results, identify root causes, and implement corrective action plans.
• Partner with Asset Protection and Store Leadership to reduce shrink and improve inventory controls.
• Ensure accurate execution of markdowns, write-offs, transfers, and disposals.

• Oversee receiving processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper documentation.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of deliveries, invoices, credits, and discrepancies.
• Maintain organized, secure, and compliant backroom and storage areas.
• Monitor temperature controls, storage standards, and handling procedures where applicable.

• Prepare for and support internal, external, and regulatory audits.
• Ensure compliance with company inventory procedures, financial controls, and loss prevention policies.
• Maintain inventory, receiving, and compliance documentation accurately and timely.
• Review reports and metrics to ensure variances are identified and resolved.

• Train, coach, and support department managers and receiving teams on inventory and receiving best practices.
• Provide guidance on inventory controls, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• May supervise inventory control or receiving associates and prioritize daily workflow.
• Hold teams accountable for adherence to inventory and receiving standards.

• Partner with Store Director, Assistant Store Director, Department Managers, and Asset Protection to support storewide goals.
• Support new store openings, remodels, and process changes related to inventory control.
• Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned by Store Leadership.

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.