Do you want to be a part of a dedicated team of leaders? Do you want to work for a company that helps make a difference in the lives of our communities? We are now hiring an Inventory Control Supervisor at UNFI in Riverside, CA. Apply NOW!
Here is a little about us:
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!
Job Overview:
The Inventory Control Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the inventory control team through reporting, audits and coaching and inventory optimization. This position will collaborate closely with Operations leadership to meet inventory goals. The Supervisor will address inventory escalations with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Customer Experience and vendors as needed.
Here is some of what you will do:
Oversees the inventory control daily operations including inventory management, researching, and resolving inventory inquiries and processing adjustments as needed
Reviews and processes financial adjustments to inventory as needed
Develop and maintain slotting and capacity optimization
Conduct routine audits on cycle counters & inventory to ensure standard operating procedures are followed
Reviews and actions inventory reporting including but not limited to Dock/Trailer Report Review, MY529 NWXD Exception Report
Manage outside storage process
Perform non-warehouse cross dock research
Coaches and trains associates on inventory processes including managing talent and performance
Partners with local Operations leadership to meet inventory and service level goals
Performs other relevant job duties as required
Experience:
3-5 years of relevant inventory control experience or equivalent experience required
3-5 years of warehouse experience required
Bachelor's Degree in related field and/or equivalent work experience preferred
Capability of being licensed in operating powered industrial equipment
Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available
Knowledge:
Strong knowledge of warehouse operations including slotting system required
Proficient with reporting methods related to tracking inventory
Skills/ Abilities:
Strong ability to analyze, interpret, and report financial data.
Strong communication skills; both written and oral applications
Strong interpersonal skills; must be motivated and take initiative
Deal effectively with a wide variety of people both in person and over the telephone
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to be detail oriented and manage multiple tasks
Proficiency in PC software tools for reports, analysis, and audits. MS Outlook, Word and Excel experience required
Physical Environment/Demands:
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
