Inventory Control Manager

Albertsons Companies•Waxahachie, TX

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.

Responsibilities

Maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with an emphasis on fast, friendly service.
Communicate professionally with vendors, suppliers, and store teams to ensure accurate receiving processes.
Receive all DSD (Direct Store Delivery) shipments and log deliveries—including all non‑Albertsons/Tom Thumb distribution deliveries—into the computer system.
Break down DSD loads and transport product to freezer or cooler areas as needed.
Verify orders against invoices, audit product case contents, and use the electronic receiving system to ensure accuracy and cost control.
Maintain invoices and reports according to the established filing system and record‑retention schedule.
Review and accept only correct and properly submitted orders from outside sales representatives.
Prevent shrink, spoilage, and damage; repair and price salvageable items and discard/return damaged product to vendors as required.
Maintain the security, sanitation, and organization of the receiving area, storage areas, and loading dock.
Inspect backroom equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, baler) and report malfunctions to the Store Director.
Ensure safety, cleanliness, and sanitation of all work areas and equipment.
Comply with and enforce workplace safety rules, company grooming standards, and dress code.
Implement emergency procedures for equipment failures or computer/software malfunctions.
Safely operate equipment such as manual and electric pallet jacks, power lifts, balers, compactors, safety cutters, scissors, pricing guns, phones, handheld devices, and printers.
Occasionally assist with dairy and frozen departments by ordering, stocking, stacking, facing/conditioning, pricing, marking, and rotating items when clerks are unavailable.
Ensure adherence to department standards, including code‑date compliance for all products.
Train employees on store policies, sales procedures, and record‑keeping processes.
Identify and coach employees with high potential for advancement opportunities.
Maintain strong working knowledge of Company policies as outlined in the Albertsons/Tom Thumb Employee Handbook.
Ensure all products meet proper code‑date requirements.
Control shrink and manage departmental costs effectively.
Perform all job duties with accuracy, safety, integrity, and honesty.
Complete all required duties and any additional tasks necessary for department operations.