Specialist, UDR

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Responsibilities

The UDR Specialist is a cross-functional role within the Inventory Control team, serving as the primary owner of the UDR process from receipt to resolution. This role sits at the intersection of Supply Chain, Supplier Management, DC Warehouse Operations, and Inventory Control, requiring someone who can execute structured daily standard work on the floor while driving disposition timelines, managing partner escalations, and maintaining proactive outreach across business partners. Cycle count execution and receiving discrepancy audits round out the daily workload, grounding this role firmly in the operational rhythm of the DC. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Qualifications

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Prior experience with UDR, VFR, DAP, Salvage, or Donation protocols in a food distribution or CPG environment.  
• Familiarity with inbound receiving processes and ability to recognize and document discrepancy patterns across POs.  
• Self-directed, organized work style with ability to prioritize competing daily demands without step-by-step direction. 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally across multiple organizational functions including operations, supply chain, and supplier-facing teams is required.  
• Ability to manage a structured daily standard work cadence while balancing concurrent coordination demands and competing priorities.  
• Proficiency navigating WMS platforms; NTS experience preferred.  
• Ability to obtain and maintain VHP, Reach Truck, and Picker certifications.  
• Proficiency in Excel and Outlook.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated work experience, preferred.  

• 2–3 years of experience in a warehouse, distribution center, inventory control, or supply chain support role with familiarity of inbound processes.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work performed in both office and warehouse environments.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout distribution centers for extended periods.
• Use of computers, keyboards, and office equipment.
• Occasional bending, lifting, or reaching required.
• Must be able to work in ambient, cooler, and freezer temperature zones (minus 10 to 40 degrees)
• Fast-paced environment with occasional evening or weekend work.