Inventory Control I

Job Description

Job Description

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

What does it mean to be a part of our 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.  

Schedules (3 availabilities): 

• Monday-Friday, 3:00AM Start Time

• Sunday-Thursday, 3:00AM Start Time

• Tuesday-Saturday, 3:00AM Start Time

Pay: $24.01 per hour PLUS $2.00 per hour freezer differential and $2.00 per hour Sunday differential 

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

• Monitors quarterly parts and supply inventories to ensure accuracy

• 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 return to vendor requests in accordance with standard operating procedures

• Track food bank donations and salvaged product

• Responsible for proper handling of UNFI product

• Collect and relocate merchandises as necessary to correct inventory problems

• Provide guidance regarding damages and returns for products that can be sold to salvage dealers

• Sign and date all pick up documents and return to inventory

• Build stable, secure pallets with the pulled product and label with pallet number tag

• Pull any product to be salvaged as directed by buying department, IC or chargeback

• Correctly fill out chargeback paperwork

• Make accurate inventory adjustments in the system

• Coordinate and load salvage pickups with salvage dealer

• Communicate with all stakeholder departments including QC, inventory control, operations, procurement, reclaim, etc.

• Review, receive and respond to written and verbal communication

• Safe operation of powered equipment

• Performs other relevant job duties as required

Job Requirements

• Capability of being licensed in operating powered industrial equipment

• Understanding of Safety guidelines

• Strong knowledge of applicable Bakco functions and RF systems

• Understanding of all paperwork and reporting methods related to tracking inventory

• Understanding of procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes

• 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

• Ability to be detail oriented and manage multiple tasks

• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available

Physical Environment

• 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

• Moving about the distribution center warehouse floor

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Compensation:

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits:

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), -more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.

Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act .