Inventory Control Specialist III

Albertsons Companies•Phoenix, AZ

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail Albertsons Companies is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for an Inventory Control Specialist III supporting the PCS facility located in Tempe, Arizona and the surrounding area. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community. Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants. Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. This role provides IT support at our PCS facility in Tempe, AZ, with a primary focus on deploying both new and refurbished hardware to support IT technicians across the country. You will play a key part in ensuring that all equipment is properly prepared, configured, and tracked as it moves through the facility. Accurate inventory management is essential, as you will be responsible for the intake and distribution of all parts and devices, including failed components and newly purchased equipment. In addition to supporting national technician operations, the position offers exposure to a wide range of technologies and the opportunity to participate in various IT projects, giving you hands-on experience that will broaden your technical skill set. Working in this role also means becoming part of a collaborative environment where you can learn the full scope of store support operations, connect with fellow technicians, and contribute to the success of our best‑in‑class retail grocery stores. The position is based full-time in Tempe, AZ, and plays an important role in supporting technology operations across the organization.

Requirements

Excellent, customer service and problem-solving skills with the ability to gather important information to resolve high pressure issues/situations.
Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively present technical information and tailor responses for customer understanding.
Working knowledge of IT hardware, installation models and Windows, MS Office, and related applications.
Maintain equipment inventory controls and policies.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and be a strong collaborative partner in a matrixed organization.
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, day, evening and overnight, as well as on-call support capacity.
Strong sense of urgency, business ethics, dependability and follow through.
High school graduate, BA/BS degree preferred, or 3+ year's technical/training/hardware certifications preferred.
Information Technology project implementation exposure with 5+ year's technical systems and 2+ years of technical support experience.
2+ years’ experience with retail store systems, technology systems and hardware preferred.
2+ years’ experience with installation and configuration of desktop and peripheral technology preferred.
Working knowledge of Asset Management tools.
Working knowledge of database input.
Experience with equipment handling.
Must have a reliable vehicle for this position.

Responsibilities

Manage incoming and outgoing equipment (devices and parts).
Ensure accurate receiving of item quantities against purchase orders.
Ensure highly accurate Asset collection in Asset Tracking tool.
Interface with I.T. Finance to report Purchase Order receiving and discrepancies.
Accurately move or transfer inventory utilizing the Fishbowl database.
Maintain Fishbowl Parts/device database.
Organize label and stock equipment according to standards.
Perform accurate one-for-one exchanges with field staff.
Regularly interact with Field Technicians and key Safeway personnel regarding order fulfillment.
Able to accurately, quickly and safely pack and ship in a very high-volume environment.
Able to quickly receive and audit incoming orders.
Process requests and invoices through material, inventory and financial electronic systems; pull physical inventory as required.
Provide support to customers and vendors to include placing orders, shipping items, coordinating delivery schedules, resolving problems and providing product information
Assist in periodic physical inventories
Complete and maintain reports on inventory items
Collect and disseminate information with regard to project and work assignments
Accurately import/export Safeway-inventoried I.T. items to pertinent Safeway locations outside the U.S