What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commodity Inventory Controller Shift Wednesday to Saturday 4:00Pm-3:00Am position at Sunset?
Come join our growing team! The Laredo Distribution Center, a 187,000 sq. ft. refrigerated facility operating 24/7; is currently seeking a Commodity Inventory Controller to join our team. The essential function of the CIC is;
- Primary Responsibilities:
- Inspect and sign off on product quality in inventory and/or at the docks to meet our customers’ specifications.
- Ensure product allocations are updated and distributed, throughout the day, and executed as expected.
- Make decisions to allocate product most effectively and efficiently for the good of the company.
- Ensure any rework is allocated to production to maximize efficiencies.
- Possess a mindset of delivering the highest quality product by training, coaching and motivating members of the planning and allocation team.
- Maintain a line of sight on expected inbounds 0 – 3 days out.
- Effectively communicate and cohesively work with cross functional teams, i.e., commodity team, production and shipping department.
- Develop, lead, mentor and set objectives for the commodity team including formal performance reviews. Routinely monitor, verify, and give feedback to production on the accuracy of product grading.
- Maintain necessary department metrics on which the performance of the team is measured.
- Utilize the ERP system and communicate technical needs for improving performance.
Education/Background Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Experience in the produce/grocery industry highly desired. Product training will be provided.
- Knowledge of Perishable Agricultural Commodities (PACA) a plus.
- Must maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
- Willingness to work independently, with minimal supervision and take ownership of job.
- Complete various administrative tasks that include standard QA/QC forms; documentation of inspection results by completing logs and reports; inputting data into database system.
- Must be high-performance team player and be willing to work in a dynamic, growing, demanding and fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Possess strong communication skills with the ability to effectively follow-up and handle multiple, competing priorities.
- Advanced computer skills with MS Word, Excel including filters, sorts, pivot tables, and formulas
- Experience with an Inventory Management system, i.e. NAV, JDA is desired.
- Must be a self-starter and willing to work flexible hours.
- Math aptitude required.
Working Conditions:
- Combination of refrigerated warehouse; 80% of the day will be spent on the warehouse floor
- Ability to work in our refrigerated warehouse, 50-degree controlled temperature zones. The background noise approaches 70dcbs.
- Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. with or without accommodation
- Position requires sitting, standing, walking and bending, squatting, and crawling on a regular basis
We are pleased to offer the following Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- 401K
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Employee Engagement & Recognition Programs
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
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