Inventory Control Slotting Analyst

United Natural Foods Inc • Aurora, CO

41d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our Warehouse associates supply thousands of consumers with better for you food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family owned stores to Whole Foods Markets and everything in between. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do? Join our growing Distribution team today! The Slotting Analyst will review and analyze inventory control reports, identify trends, and provide recommendations to Inventory and Operational leadership. This position will also help support inventory projects and programs to ensure accuracy and in compliance with service levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or related field and/or equivalent work experience in accounting
• Capability of being licensed in operating powered industrial equipment
• Working knowledge and experience, preferably in both mechanized and conventional warehousing, in picking and storage operations in dry grocery and perishable areas
• Understanding of paperwork and reporting methods related to tracking inventory
• Knowledge of warehouse slotting system required
• Strong ability to analyze, interpret, and report financial data
• Proficiency in PC software tools for reports, analysis, and audits. MS Outlook, Word and Excel experience required
• Ability to lift between 40-60 pounds daily and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently
• Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Perishable Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Grocery Operation
• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties. Ability to operate work related equipment

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a selector or lift operator. (Strongly preferred)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for analyzing inventory control reports including but not limited to capacity Reports, category, top 30, abnormal item and reporting to identify trends and provide recommendations on inventory opportunities
• Re-slot product accommodating velocity and warehouse requests as needed
• Analyze item velocity to determine which overstock items to send to offsite and which items to return from offsite to the DC for order fulfillment
• Coordinates and processes new items and changes in pack size, product description and discontinued product
• Research inventory adjustments and maintain high service levels. (low out of stocks)
• Research mis-slots and quality issues, verifies pick slots and back stock verification
• Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for location
• Performs other relevant job duties as required.

Benefits

• Weekly paychecks
• Earlier pay, easier saving. Even is the money app that makes it happen. A new fully sponsored benefit for all UNFI associates.
• Medical, dental and vision benefits after 30 days of employment
• Paid Leave Time earned
• Even more perks: 401K with company match, tuition reimbursement, on-site grocery store, wellness program that puts money back in your pocket for living a healthy lifestyle!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees