Specialist Inventory Control

Category/Area of Expertise: Distribution
Job Requisition: 502465

Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2110 Executive Drive
Store Code: ADUSA Distribution Services (5135554)


ADUSA Distribution is the distribution company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing distribution services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. ADUSA Distribution fosters a culture that inspires and empowers our associates to always deliver exceptional service and value. Our team is supporting the supply chain network evolution to an integrated self-distribution model of the future, serving leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. To learn more about our company and the other supply chain companies of Ahold Delhaize USA, visit


What You'll Do (Role Overview)


As a Specialist Inventory Control , you'll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and performance of inventory across our Distribution & Transportation network.


In this role, you won't just track numbers-you'll drive insights, influence operations, and help shape how inventory is managed across an entire region . Your work will directly impact efficiency, financial performance, and service to our stores and customers.


You'll collaborate with teams across Accounting, Operations, Procurement, Internal Audit, and more-bringing data to life and helping turn it into action.


Why This Role Matters

At ADUSA Distribution & Transportation, inventory accuracy is critical to everything we do-from keeping shelves stocked to minimizing loss and improving financial performance.

In this role, you are a trusted partner and subject matter expert , helping our teams:

• Improve how inventory is tracked, reported, and managed
• Identify opportunities for efficiency and cost savings
• Ensure consistency and compliance across our network

What You'll Be Responsible For

Drive Inventory Performance

• Monitor and improve key inventory metrics such as accuracy, shrink, over/short, damages, and claims
• Analyze trends and provide actionable insights to improve operational performance
• Partner with Accounting and Operations leaders to ensure strong financial visibility and reporting

Collaborate Across the Business

• Work closely with cross-functional partners including:
• Accounting
• Internal Audit
• Procurement
• Control Tower
• Operations leadership
• Support alignment on regional goals, initiatives, and performance targets

Reporting & Insights

• Maintain and enhance reporting that provides visibility into inventory health and performance
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and timeliness of key reports, including:
• Financial inventory results (over/short, damages, trends)
• Vendor claims and customer credits
• Store claims and miscellaneous loss
• Help translate data into clear, meaningful insights for decision-making

Compliance & Best Practices

• Promote and support adherence to Inventory SOPs and SPTAs
• Contribute to and evolve compliance programs to ensure consistency across the region
• Partner with audit and accounting teams to support SOX and internal controls

Training & Process Improvement

• Support development and delivery of training for inventory and receiving processes
• Help prepare teams for peak seasons, holidays, and unexpected events
• Maintain and update standard operating procedures and documentation
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to enhance processes using industry best practices and benchmarking
• Support or lead initiatives that improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Serve as a regional subject matter expert for inventory management

What You Bring

We're looking for someone who is analytical, collaborative, and driven to improve processes -someone who enjoys working with data but also thrives in cross-functional environments.

Key Skills & Strengths

• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations
• Experience with inventory management in a large-scale environment (grocery or retail preferred)
• Analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into insights
• Proficiency with tools like Microsoft Excel and Power BI
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Strong communication and influencing skills-you can translate complex data into clear action
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Adaptable and comfortable navigating change

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of grocery or supply chain experience
• 2+ years in inventory management or inventory control

What Makes This Opportunity Exciting

• You'll have regional impact , not just site-level responsibility
• You'll work across multiple teams and functions, expanding your network and influence
• You'll help drive improvements that directly affect financial performance and customer experience
• You'll be part of a team committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence

Let's Build What's Next-Together

If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, working with data, and making processes better every day, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.


We are an organization that values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.


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