Inventory Control Manager

Albertsons Companies • Austin, TX

6h

About The Position

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.

Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Pay Transparency:

Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Dependent on length of service, hours worked, any applicable collective bargaining agreement and/or Company policy, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay, paid holidays, bereavement pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility). Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, subject to Company bonus plans. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.

For roles in Washington State: Sick pay and PTO/Vacation pay are accrued based on hours worked and paid holidays are issued at 7-9 days annually.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with a focus on fast, friendly service.
• Receive incoming calls and respond appropriately; resolve customer issues and escalate to the Store Director as needed.
• Assist customers by preventing shrink through proper handling, pricing, and management of product condition.
• Receive all Direct Store Delivery (DSD) shipments and all non‑Albertsons/Tom Thumb distribution deliveries.
• Log all deliveries accurately in the computer system and maintain documentation according to record‑retention standards.
• Break down DSD loads and transport product to freezer or cooler when needed.
• Verify deliveries by comparing product to invoices, auditing case contents, and using the electronic receiving system to confirm cost accuracy.
• Accept only correct and properly submitted orders from outside sales representatives.
• Maintain organization, sanitation, and security of the receiving area, storage, and loading dock.
• Prevent shrink, damage, spoilage, and loss through proper receiving, handling, and product rotation.
• Repair and price damaged product when saleable; discard or return unsellable items to vendors as required.
• Control inventory levels to ensure adequate quantity, quality, and freshness.
• Ensure proper code‑dating compliance for all products within the department.
• Maintain accurate invoices, reports, and related documentation.
• Control shrink and monitor cost‑effectiveness in all receiving and backroom operations.
• Operate related equipment such as manual and electric pallet jacks, power lifts, balers, compactors, safety cutters, pricing guns, handheld devices, telephones, and printers.
• Inspect backroom equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, balers) and report malfunctions to the Store Director.
• Implement emergency procedures during equipment or software malfunctions.
• Occasionally support dairy and frozen operations by ordering, stocking, stacking, facing, pricing, marking, and rotating product in the absence of department clerks.
• Maintain sales floor and department standards through proper product rotation, display maintenance, and departmental cleanliness.
• Train employees in store policies, sales procedures, receiving processes, and record‑keeping.
• Identify and develop high‑potential employees for advancement opportunities.
• Maintain working knowledge of company policies as outlined in the Albertsons/Tom Thumb Employee Handbook.
• Ensure compliance with company grooming standards, dress code requirements, and code‑dating policies.
• Promote and ensure safety, cleanliness, sanitation, and proper work practices across all receiving and storage areas.
• Comply with all workplace safety rules and regulations.
• Initiate personnel actions when necessary, including pre‑employment interviews, transfers, promotions, and disciplinary actions.
• Perform all duties safely, accurately, and with honesty and integrity.
• Carry out other necessary and assigned responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay, paid holidays, bereavement pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility).
• Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, subject to Company bonus plans.
• Sick pay
• PTO/Vacation pay are accrued based on hours worked and paid holidays are issued at 7-9 days annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed