Job Description
This position is accountable for all aspects of inventory control and the supervision of one or more Inventory Control Clerks. This includes researching reasons for inventory discrepancies, directing product rotation and outside storage, and quality control, as well as coordinating all recalls and HCAAP Plan requirements.
- Implements and maintains policy and procedures relating to inventory control. This includes ensuring the accuracy of warehouse inventory, analyzing poor product rotation, and maintaining the storage locator system. Where applicable, coordinates outside storage for movement to inside storage.
- Investigates inventory issues such as non-branded quality control complaints, sales and customer product complaints and reasons for out-of-date product.
- Authorizes and any all adjustments made to inventory.
- May assist in the compliance with HACCP and other government policies.
- Audits receiving and stocking procedures to ensure that policies are followed.
- Responsible for associate development through training on policy & procedures.
- Creates a cohesive organization by keeping lines of communication open.
- Reviews daily inventory discrepancy reports.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- HACCP compliant training and strong understanding of inventory control procedures.
- Must understand process of distribution. Must understand customer billing and credit process.
- Working knowledge of MS Office applications: Excel, Word Basic
- An analytical mind with strong math skills.
- Ability to effectively present information to top management
- Effective organizational and time management skills: follow through skills.
- Ability to work closely with Leadership across all functions of the organization.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills/attention to details.
- Through understanding of inventory policies and procedures.
Education/Training:
- High School Diploma or equivalent. Associates degree with management/marketing background preferred.
Related Experience:
- 3-7 years of experience in inventory control, warehousing, sales & product knowledge required.
- Continuous Improvement , Lean Six Sigma experience/certification preferred
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About US Foods :
A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS US Foods® helps our customers make it, with products and services that shape the communities where we live and work. Opportunities in our company abound for skilled, forward-thinking associates. OUR PROMISE: WE HELP YOU MAKE IT: We've been in business for more than 150 years spanning five generations, building on a legacy that began with delivering supplies on wagon trains to the Western Frontier. Today, we’re a publicly traded Fortune 150 company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), and inside our doors you’ll find us developing leading-edge solutions to help our customers’ operations flourish.