Inventory Control Clerk

Halperns' Steak & Seafood•Kalamazoo, MI

39d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to Halperns Steak & Seafood! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... Inventory Control Clerk 4175 Davis Creek ct, Kalamazoo MI Welcome to Halperns’! The dedicated employees who work at Halperns' are passionately committed to this business and the customers they serve. Being part of Halperns' means being part of something important, something unique, and something special. This commitment is made clear by the superior meat and seafood specialty products we distribute. There's a seat at our table for you… Starting at $18.00 Monday-Friday From 8:00am until finish What we offer: Medical, Prescription Drug, EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment Dental, vision and other voluntary plans Pre-Tax Saving Accounts Profit Sharing Family culture and career advancement opportunities Position Summary: Utilizes best practices, systems, and established processes to coordinate, manage and support activities related to inventory, spoilage, liquidation and overall slot management for assigned division. Essential Functions: Supports local management with all analytics and communications related to inventory, including: Weekly cooler list Clear daily variance report In collaboration with General Manager, selects and organizes items on monthly reserve list. Serves as an information source, provides item-level recommendations and coordinates appropriate activity with slot/inventory owners, production managers, warehouse and other departments, as it relates to inventory, liquidation and slot management. Serves as the communication point between warehouse and assigned divisional sales/marketing teams in regards to discrepancies of inventory levels. Collaborates with other Divisional Inventory Specialists and divisional leadership to reduce inventory risk. Ensures the accuracy of inventory information by cycle counting items in warehouse Perform general warehouse duties when needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Must have strong mathematical skills and ability to calculate figures such as averages, proportions, percentages etc. Must have advanced knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, email and internet software applications, and the ability to learn new software related to the role. Experience with databases is helpful. Must have the ability to operate a keyboard and 10-key pad at high, accurate pace. Must have good verbal and written communication skills including the ability to write routine reports and electronic correspondence. Must have the ability to speak effectively in front of internal customers, suppliers or colleagues, both through phone and through face to face conversations. Attention to processes and detail and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. Ability to lift up to 60 pounds Must have skill in self management and task prioritization, accepts responsibility for own actions, follows through on commitments and reacts well under pressure and fluctuations in workload. Equipment / Tools / Technology: Desktop or laptop computer Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Sites, Drive, Docs, Groups) Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer) Networked printer/copier/facsimile machine Gordon Food Service systems - including cost, pricing and reporting systems You are required to provide your most recent employment experience for your application to be considered complete. BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US! Halperns' Steak & Seafood values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Halperns' Steak & Seafood customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process. Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Halperns' Steak & Seafood. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. Halperns’ currently operates seven production and distribution facilities, which are located in Atlanta, Baltimore, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Dallas, Walton (KY), and Kalamazoo (MI). With a strong and established presence in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic areas of the United States, the company serves a variety of independent and national chain customers across much of the East Coast and beyond, and currently employs over 1,000 people.

Requirements

Must have strong mathematical skills and ability to calculate figures such as averages, proportions, percentages etc.
Must have advanced knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, email and internet software applications, and the ability to learn new software related to the role.
Experience with databases is helpful.
Must have the ability to operate a keyboard and 10-key pad at high, accurate pace.
Must have good verbal and written communication skills including the ability to write routine reports and electronic correspondence.
Must have the ability to speak effectively in front of internal customers, suppliers or colleagues, both through phone and through face to face conversations.
Attention to processes and detail and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds
Must have skill in self management and task prioritization, accepts responsibility for own actions, follows through on commitments and reacts well under pressure and fluctuations in workload.

Responsibilities

Supports local management with all analytics and communications related to inventory, including: Weekly cooler list Clear daily variance report
In collaboration with General Manager, selects and organizes items on monthly reserve list.
Serves as an information source, provides item-level recommendations and coordinates appropriate activity with slot/inventory owners, production managers, warehouse and other departments, as it relates to inventory, liquidation and slot management.
Serves as the communication point between warehouse and assigned divisional sales/marketing teams in regards to discrepancies of inventory levels.
Collaborates with other Divisional Inventory Specialists and divisional leadership to reduce inventory risk.
Ensures the accuracy of inventory information by cycle counting items in warehouse
Perform general warehouse duties when needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.