Inventory Control Clerk 1 - 2nd Shift

BA Candidate Gateway•Irwindale, CA

10h•$21•Onsite

About The Position

Helping a key partner of Ready Pac to manage and grow their category business and keep inventory running smoothly. Maintain targeted service and inventory levels for produce in all or a group of warehouses. This includes analyzing, forecasting, and procurement of goods to support promotional ad sales, as well as maintaining warehouse service level targets on a daily basis. This individual will also analyze and resolve other routine issues and problems specific to their assigned warehouse.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
1 to 3 years’ experience in a store, retail or warehouse buying or merchandising
Product experience is preferred.
Computer skills including Word, Excel, Query Management Facility and SSIMS.
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to maintain adequate inventories while maintaining in-stock conditions at store level.

Nice To Haves

General Business degree and/or Supply Chain degree or certification preferred.
Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate up and down the organization
A proven track record of results with a bias for action
A passion for learning and a craving to work in a fun culture

Responsibilities

Responsible for forecasting and procuring produce and maintaining acceptable service and replenishment inventory levels.
Approve and issue purchase orders to the commodities buying group for produce procurement.
Maintain all firm orders –review changes and releases.
Provide analysis on demands and service levels and reconcile warehouse receiving.
Manage working capital efficiently - for example, minimize aged inventory and promotional overstock.
Collaborate with Consumer Demand to issue Return to Vendor, Dump/Donate, or Reduce Price to eliminate excess inventory.
Authorized to transfer inventory between warehouses to sell excess inventory.
Manage new item ordering process to ensure speed to market.
Issue purchase orders to support new item introduction in a timely manner while minimizing supply chain costs.
Interact with division warehouses to resolve issues with management of shipping and/or receiving exceptions.
Resolve issues related to shipments rejected by QA at the warehouse level.
May manage vendor relationships with integrated product suppliers (e.g. packaged salads) and issue P.Os to vendors.
Must be able to multi-task and complete assignments with minimal supervision
Must be organized, a self-starter and have excellent communication skills
Must be able to function comfortably in a collaborative team environment
Must be able to set priorities and then be able to change directions and re-set priorities as needed
Must be able to work with minimal direction
Ability to work exclusively within a remote location and provide superior support to internal and external team members
Must exhibit the ability to remain focused on priorities amidst frequent interruptions.
Must demonstrate good problem solving and analytical techniques.
Ability to handle high volume workload
Occasional driving requiring up-to-date car insurance
Ability to work overtime as needed
Office environment (sitting at desk eighty percent (80%) of the day
Possible minimal travel
Demonstrated ability to accept change and be a proponent of change in meeting customer’s needs, as well as needed.
Superior service and team interpersonal skills.
Organizational skills to handle many tasks across many divisions while still maintaining service level goals.
Strong problem solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A proven track record of results with a bias for action
A passion for learning and a craving to work in a fun culture