Inventory Control II

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Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our Warehouse associates supply thousands of consumers with better for you food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family owned stores to Whole Foods Markets and everything in between. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do? Join our growing Distribution team today!

Why work at UNFI of Denver, CO?

• Weekly paychecks
• Earlier pay, easier saving. Even is the money app that makes it happen. A new fully sponsored benefit for all UNFI associates.
• Medical, dental and vision benefits after 30 days of employment
• Paid Leave Time earned
• Even more perks: 401K with company match, tuition reimbursement, on-site grocery store, wellness program that puts money back in your pocket for living a healthy lifestyle!
  
  

POSITION PURPOSE:

Responsible for tracking inventory and maintaining accurate inventory records and able to research any discrepancies. Display a strong understanding of the equipment he/she uses, the location of product, and the lay-out of the warehouse, slot location, lost sales, mispicks, pack size and all other applicable product information.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Conducts review and appropriate research to verify if a credit is valid and provide disposition back to customer experience
• Collaborate with customer experience team on credit inquiries and other requests
• Perform shipping and receiving audits on-site and in retail stores as required
• Partners with local inventory control to review and process adjustments as needed
• Make accurate inventory adjustments in the system
• Collaborate with all stakeholders including but not limited to procurement, operations, customer care, inventory control on inventory concerns
• Reconcile store returns and make necessary adjustments within the inventory system
• Identify and resolve all internal shrink concerns
• Update home slot quantities when removing product from the home slot
• Monitor all outside/offsite storage inventory
• Analyze and monitor velocity reports and seasonal promotions to ensure product is available for sale onsite
• Direct operations and offsite storage providers on inventory to pull and pick up
• Ensure proper rotation of product in outside storage and onsite/in house storage
• Manage Inventory Control projects that drive improvement of operations processes and/or other UNFI business area processes
• Performs other relevant job duties as required.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understanding of Safety guidelines
• Strong knowledge of applicable Bakco functions and RF systems
• Understanding of applicable Bakco functions
• Understanding of all paperwork and reporting methods related to tracking inventory
• Have an understanding of procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes
• Capability of being licensed in operating powered industrial equipment
• Strong communications skills; both written and oral applications
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available
  
  

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/ DEMANDS:

• 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
• 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
  
  

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), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-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.