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 Wholefoods 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:
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 size and all other applicable product information.
What does it mean to be a part of the Inventory Control team?
Our Inventory team is responsible for tracking all inventory within our distribution centers. This includes maintaining accurate records and researching any discrepancies with the product. It is imperative to understand the layout of the warehouse to ensure the proper location of the product. Researching any damages/adjustments of product, tracking expiration dates, and alert management of any potential safety concerns that may arise. Within this department, you will ensure proper handling of damaged and/or spoiled merchandise, pulling and processing salvaged product, review and analyze inventory reports to identify trends, and work directly with various departments and local operations leadership to provide recommendations.
Company Benefits:
- Excellent benefits that include: Medical (HSA & FSA), Dental, Vision
- Life, Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance offerings
- 401K Savings plan with company contribution
- Paid time off and Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development programs
- Diversity Belonging Innovation Groups
- Safety Gear and Footwear Reimbursement or voucher
- Access
Onsite Gym Access
- Company picnics and celebration meals
- Career Advancement
- Performance based pay
- Bi-Weekly paychecks with option to withdraw early (One Work)
Pay & Schedule:
- UNFI offers a 5 day set Schedule
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
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 returns to vendor requests in accordance with standard operating procedures
Provide guidance regarding damage and returns for products that can be sold to salvage dealers
Performs other relevant job duties as required
Job Requirements:
Capability of being licensed in operating powered industrial equipment.
Knowledge:
Understanding of Safety guidelines
Strong knowledge of RF systems.
Understanding all paperwork and reporting methods related to tracking inventory.
Understand procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes.
Skills/ Abilities:
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.
Good Judgment is required as their may be times where direct supervision is not available
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
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
About UNFI: We are North America?s premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000+ employees work across America in our 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices. Learn more:Organic, Natural and Conventional Food | Wholesale Food Distributors | UNFI
Benefits: Competitive 401k, Competitive PTO plan, Health benefits
first of the month following 30 days of employment, LTI, mentorship program/developmental opportunities, other benefits applicable to specific role.