Inventory Control Clerk

SpartanNash•Columbus, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible to support the Inventory Control functions to assure inventory accuracy within the facility. These responsibilities include inventory counting, product attribute maintenance, maintaining product dating standards, outbound pallet auditing, and facilitating slot placement of items in the warehouse.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED or combination of education/experience.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Must have good math, problem-solving and data entry skills and attention to detail, and effective organization, prioritization and multi-tasking skills.
Must be able to count inventory and research issues.
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), and ability to learn other system applications.
Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently within a fast-paced warehouse operation.
Must be able to work within a warehouse environment.
Must follow safe working practices in accordance with Company safety policies and practices.

Nice To Haves

Prior warehouse/distribution experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the inventory process in the Distribution Center through counting, auditing of outgoing customer orders, system data maintenance, etc.
Adjust inventory accordingly to maintain accuracy while ensuring compliance to inventory processes and procedures.
Coordinate with various departments: Buying, Accounting, Shipping, Receiving, Transportation, System Administration, outside carriers, and product vendors to ensure correct and accurate inventory.
Prepare inventory related reports and verify inventory balances/records in the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to identify shortages and discrepancies and research inaccuracies within inventory levels.
Assist in monitoring the slotting of product and the layout of warehouse to optimize efficiency.
Responsible for process and disposition of short-dated inventory, aged inventory, damage and salvage product.
Identify, research, correct and communicate receiving inventory errors to Accounting and/or Inventory Supervisor.
Communicate pertinent information and issues (i.e., inventory/receiving issues, warehouse out-of-stock inventory, product damage, etc.) to supervisor(s) in a timely manner.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.