Inventory Control Specialist II

Albertsons • Meridian, ID

4d

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist II researches warehouse outs and takes corrective action, performs inventory counts, supports accounting with billing errors caused by inventory variances, and reconciles store returns. The role prepares returns for pickup, handles damaged or spoiled merchandise, relocates merchandise to correct inventory issues, and works with Procurement and warehouse personnel on short-coded products, shipping orders, and recalls. It also supports timely follow-up on distress reports and assists the Slotting department as needed. The position may include auditing survey, mech, and Full Case orders by matching selected products to an online audit program and working with supervision to correct discrepancies. Pallets may need to be disassembled and reassembled. New operating systems may introduce additional tasks, and the employee may be asked to assist operations when circumstances require it.

The role requires working knowledge and experience in warehousing, picking, and storage operations, as well as knowledge of warehouse slotting systems. The employee uses computer reports, Microsoft Office applications, personal computers, a calculator, an RF gun, powered industrial equipment, and other office equipment. Work takes place partly on the Distribution Center warehouse floor, where machinery and vehicle movement present potential hazards, and partly at a desk or computer terminal. Warehouse temperatures may range from 50 to 90 degrees, and the position requires lifting up to 50 pounds daily.

Requirements

• Working knowledge and experience in warehousing, picking, and storage operations.
• Knowledge of warehouse slotting systems.
• Good oral and written communication skills with coworkers and over the telephone with outside and Company personnel.
• Ability to understand and interpret computer reports.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and computer capabilities.
• Prior experience with personal computer applications.
• Good math skills and figure aptitude.
• Ability to use a calculator, personal computers, an RF gun, and other office equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds daily.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating all types of warehouse material-handling equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research warehouse outs and take necessary corrective action.
• Perform daily and weekly inventory counts.
• Assist the Accounting Department with billing errors caused by inventory variances.
• Reconcile store returns and make necessary adjustments.
• Prepare returns for pickup, verifying items and case counts.
• Handle damaged and/or spoiled merchandise daily.
• Physically relocate merchandise as necessary to correct inventory problems.
• Work with Procurement and warehouse personnel on short-coded product, warehouse shipping orders, recalls, and related matters to ensure correct shipping and billing.
• Process distress reports in a timely manner and route them to appropriate management associates for follow-up.
• Assist in the Slotting department as needed.
• Audit survey, mech, and Full Case orders when needed by matching selected product to the online audit program and working with supervision to correct issues.
• Disassemble and reassemble pallets as needed.
• Assist operations when circumstances require it.
• Take on additional tasks that may arise with a new operating system.

What This Job Offers

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