Asst Inventory Control Mgr

Ben E. Keith•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Assistant Inventory Control Manager assists the Inventory Control Manager in overseeing inventory control operations, maintaining accurate inventory levels, managing inventory personnel, and ensuring compliance with company, food safety, FDA, and USDA guidelines. This role involves overseeing daily inventory control and returns processes, identifying and resolving discrepancies, scheduling and monitoring cycle counts, and analyzing inventory reports. The Assistant Manager will also monitor dead, damaged, and returned inventory, assist with recalls and food safety issues, and collaborate with various departments to resolve inventory-related problems. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, reducing shrink, assisting with month-end activities, and ensuring proper product coding and placement within the warehouse. Additionally, the role involves supervising and supporting Inventory Control and Returns Associates, including scheduling, attendance monitoring, payroll approval, performance management, and employee development. The Assistant Manager will also participate in interviewing, hiring, and training, and assist with departmental planning and process improvements.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of inventory control experience required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong data entry and 10-key skills.
Ability to learn and use company-specific systems and applications.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Customer-focused and professional.
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
Commitment to accuracy, safety, and ethical work practices.

Nice To Haves

Previous management or supervisory experience preferred.
Food service or distribution experience preferred.
Knowledge of FDA and USDA guidelines preferred.
Experience with warehouse RF systems/scanners preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily inventory control and returns processes to ensure inventory accuracy and product availability.
Identify and resolve discrepancies between system and physical inventory counts.
Schedule and monitor cycle counts and inventory audits.
Analyze inventory reports and trends to improve accuracy, efficiency, and inventory levels.
Monitor dead, damaged, and returned inventory and coordinate vendor returns.
Assist with recalls, product quality concerns, and food safety issues.
Work with Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Operations, Returns, and Food Safety to resolve inventory-related issues.
Maintain accurate inventory records and help reduce shrink and inventory variances.
Assist with month-end inventory activities, reporting, and recordkeeping.
Ensure products are properly coded, located, and slotted within the warehouse.
Support compliance with company inventory control procedures and regulatory requirements.
Supervise and support Inventory Control and Returns Associates.
Schedule associates, monitor attendance, approve payroll, and assist with performance management.
Participate in interviewing, hiring, training, and employee development.
Provide coaching and feedback while promoting a professional and ethical work environment.
Assist the Inventory Control Manager with departmental planning and process improvements.