Inventory Control Manager

Albertsons Companies • Duncanville, TX

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About The Position

The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for overseeing all store‑level and
division‑level inventory accuracy processes, including ordering integrity,
backroom organization, cycle counts, shrink prevention, and audit readiness.
This role ensures operational accuracy across receiving, backstock, adjustments,
transfers, and department item maintenance. The Inventory Control Manager
partners closely with Store Directors, Department Managers, and Loss Prevention
to maintain strong inventory accuracy and reduce shrink.

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.

Requirements

• Previous retail, grocery, or inventory control experience required.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret system data, reports, and trends.
• Knowledge of inventory systems, receiving processes, and backroom operations.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to train and influence teams across multiple departments.
• Proficiency with store systems, handheld scanners, and Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of all inventory control processes, including receiving, counts, adjustments, transfers, and returns.
• Monitor inventory variances and partner with department leadership to correct discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate item maintenance, tagging, and scanning compliance.
• Maintain accurate on‑hand quantities across all departments through routine audits and cycle counts.
• Ensure proper backroom and storage standards, including product rotation, labeling, and organization.
• Support store teams in maintaining clean, efficient, and compliant storage areas.
• Identify stock flow issues and implement corrective actions to prevent overstocks, misplaced inventory, or product loss.
• Monitor department shrink indicators and partner with leaders to implement corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate handling of damages, out‑of‑code product, returns, disposals, and salvage processes.
• Support LP teams by identifying inventory trends, suspicious patterns, or process gaps.
• Prepare stores for scheduled and unscheduled inventory audits.
• Conduct internal audits to verify accuracy of counts, pricing, and system data.
• Maintain required documentation, adjustment logs, and inventory records.
• Provide regular reporting on inventory performance, trends, and risk areas.
• Train department managers and associates on inventory systems, tools, and best practices.
• Provide coaching on accurate receiving, proper tagging, ordering discipline, and rotation standards.
• Assist Store Directors with enforcing consistent inventory practices across departments.
• Partner with store teams to identify root causes of inventory issues and implement sustainable process improvements.
• Work with division support teams on item discrepancies, cost corrections, and system‑related problems.
• Assist with major events including physical inventories, seasonal transitions, and resets.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees