What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Inventory Control - SYGMA - US position at Sysco?
JOB SUMMARY
Controls and monitors freight and inventory processes using the most cost-effective methods to reduce inventory losses.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides for monitoring and inspection of produce at the dock to ensure quality standards are met and quantity is correct
- Oversees and makes all receiving and inventory adjustments to assure correctness and entry into the mainframe
- Responsible for reporting daily physical cycle counts on frozen, cooler, and dry products
- Oversees the slotting and assigning of all new items in the warehouse, ensuring the correctness of the information in the mainframe and that warehouse slots are labeled correctly
- Keeps VP/GM and Warehouse Management informed, as needed, of potential problems and changes
- Oversees and performs research regarding inventory losses, and implements solutions
- Oversees the processes involved when potential “outs” are discovered
- Manages and produces inventory and warehouse reports daily
- Manages and directs all physical inventories as called for under SYGMA guidelines and directives
- Works closely with all departments regarding merchandise received, new items, all inventories, to assure a continuous flow of information
- Oversees and is responsible for the cycle count program
- Oversees and is responsible for adherence to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Guidelines
- Other duties as assigned by Management
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High school diploma/GED
Experience
- 5 years of inventory control experience in food distribution
- Prefer 4-year college degree in a related discipline and 1-year experience on IBM AS400
Physical Demands
- Work is light to medium in nature with frequent walking to perform assigned tasks.
- You must be able to communicate clearly with shippers and employees.
- Physical inventories involve periods of prolonged standing.
Mental/Visual Demands
- You must be able to read text that is close and at a distance with or without correction.
- In addition, you must be able to perform manual tasks, hear, sit, reach, lift, bend, and interact with others.
Working Condition
- Activities occur both inside (protected from weather conditions but not temperature changes) and outside
- Employee is subjected to extreme cold while supervising in the freezer
- Hazardous conditions may exist, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current and working in high places
Equipment Operated
A calculator, copier, fax, PC, Microsoft Office applications, telephone and mainframe printer are typical equipment used in this position. You may also be required to operate a pallet jack and forklift.
License or Certifications
Warehouse equipment and possibly forklift. ISO certification or involvement preferred.