What are the responsibilities and job description for the ICQA II -Inventory Control and Quality Assurance position at weee?
About Weee!
Weee! is the largest and fastest-growing ethnic e-grocer in the United States, operating in one of the largest underserved categories in retail with affordable access to exciting ethnic food. By partnering with local suppliers, redesigning the value chain and leveraging social buying, Weee! is reshaping the grocery business entirely. You can read more about us on Business Insider, Reuters and TechCrunch.
Weee! is headquartered in Fremont, CA, and is currently available coast to coast with exceptional growth (5x YoY) across geographies, categories and ethnicities. We have raised $800M in funding to date from leading investors including Softbank Vision Funds, DST, Blackstone, Tiger Global, Lightspeed Ventures, Goodwater Capital, XVC and iFly. The opportunity now is to join a rocketship as we prepare for the next stage of growth, and an eventual public listing.
This role is onsite 5 days a week in Hodgkin, IL
About the Role
The ICQA Specialist II will be responsible for overall inventory accuracy and managing shrinkage , including investigating customer complaint cases related to the inventory issues within the Fulfillment Centers. The location will be in Hodgkins, IL.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day work direction for ICQA Cycle Counters and Specialist I associates, including task assignment, productivity monitoring, and coaching
- Conduct advanced inventory discrepancy research and root cause analysis; develop and implement corrective action plans
- Analyze operational trends and build reporting tools using advanced Excel capabilities and tableau capabilities
- Supervise execution of cycle counts, bin audits, and quality checks to ensure operational accuracy and compliance
- Facilitate training for warehouse associates on operational SOPs to improve inventory related metrics
- Plan physical inventory events including planning, execution, and reconciliation
- Improve inventory-related processes and collaborate with department leaders to enhance KPI performance
- Ensure safety, food-safety, and compliance standards are upheld at all times
- Communicate performance results and systemic issues to leadership with clear documentation and recommendations
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required; Masters’s degree preferred
- 5 years of warehouse or operations experience, with at least 2 years focused in inventory management
- Demonstrated experience providing task leadership, mentorship, or people-focused supervision
- Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet and data analytics and visualization
- Strong investigative and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure, handle multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience supporting process improvement or continuous improvement initiatives preferred
Requirements
- Ability to work 5 days onsite
- Ability to work shift schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays as business needs
- Must be able to work in freezer (-10°F to 32°F), refrigerated, and ambient warehouse environments for extended periods
- Must be able to lift and move up to 50lbs and perform physically active work throughout the shift
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended durations
- Must demonstrate reliability, adaptability, and resilience in high-volume operational settings
- Ability to reach above shoulder level at 72 inches (6 feet) without assistance
- Ability to work at elevated heights up to 30 feet
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance package, including medical, dental, and vision. PPO/HMO packages
- 401k, 4% company match
- Equity and Bonus
- Vacation, sick and holiday time off
- Monthly mobile stipend
- Monthly Weee! Points credits
Compensation Range
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is $53,000 - $63,000
- This role may be eligible to discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits
- Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location
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Weee! is an equal opportunity employer welcoming all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is not tolerated at Weee!. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application, please email us at applicantaccommodation@sayweee.com.
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