Inventory Specialist
About The Position
Carbonella & DeSarbo (C&D) is a leading wholesale distributor of fresh fruit and produce, centrally located in New England. They service wholesalers throughout surrounding states with fresh produce deliveries seven days per week, prioritizing customer satisfaction through exceptional quality, service, and price. C&D also focuses on fostering a safe and enjoyable work environment and is HACCP and USDA GAP Food Safe Certified. The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records through daily cycle counts and system adjustments. This role ensures that physical inventory aligns with system data and that all products—primarily fresh produce, fruit, dairy, and eggs—are properly stored, rotated, and handled. The position involves close collaboration with sales and operations teams to support customer satisfaction and operational success, and also assists with audit preparation and inventory-related process improvements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous inventory or warehouse experience required
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good communication, organizational, and time management skills
- Basic math and data entry skills
- Proficiency with inventory systems and general computer use
- Dependable, reliable, and able to work independently
- Ability to identify problems and implement solutions
Responsibilities
- Generate daily inventory count sheets
- Perform and complete daily cycle counts with a high degree of accuracy
- Enter and reconcile inventory data in the system in a timely manner
- Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies
- Adjust inventory records to ensure alignment between physical stock and system data
- Ensure proper storage, handling, and rotation of all inventory (FIFO and quality standards)
- Monitor inventory conditions and identify potential issues (damage, spoilage, etc.)
- Communicate inventory concerns to sales and operations teams to support customer needs
- Notify procurement team when products require repacking or rework
- Assist with audit preparation, documentation, and compliance requirements
- Support cross-functional collaboration to address evolving business needs
- Assist with special projects and other operational tasks as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
