Admin I Inventory Control-Receiving

Ahold - Bethlehem, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Bethlehem, PA

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The Admin I Inventory Control-Receiving position at Ahold Delhaize involves a comprehensive range of responsibilities aimed at maintaining and controlling accurate inventory levels in grocery and perishable warehouses. The role requires the execution and maintenance of processes for the inventory department, often performed independently or without supervision. A key aspect of this position is the ability to conduct complex research and analysis to identify, diagnose, and resolve inventory discrepancies. This includes entering data into warehouse systems and performing audits of outbound cases to retail stores. The position also entails providing technical support to receiving and shipping departments, as well as facilitating communication with customers in retail, merchandising, trucking, and distribution sectors. In addition to these responsibilities, the role requires maintaining accurate inventory records across all departments within the campus, performing quality control and auditing tasks, and conducting perpetual cycle counts within established time frames. The individual will monitor warehouse damage, initiate resolutions, and notify department leads of product discrepancies. Utilizing reports to investigate and expedite issues related to inventory discrepancies and audit results is also a critical function of this role. The position demands a proactive approach to making recommendations for modifications to procedures or processes that can enhance efficiency and reduce costs while ensuring compliance with company standards regarding accuracy, safety, and productivity. Furthermore, the Admin I Inventory Control-Receiving position requires a solid understanding of food safety handling techniques and practices. The individual will be responsible for assigning items to select slots based on strategies that achieve operational productivity while ensuring the safety of associates and products. The role also involves processing purchase orders, managing vendor inbound compliance entries, and serving as a communication bridge between the distribution center and the procurement team. Overall, this position is essential for ensuring the smooth operation of inventory management within the warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute and maintain processes for inventory department independently or without supervision.
• Perform complex research and analysis to identify, diagnose, and resolve problems.
• Apply and execute leadership responsibilities within the team or group.
• Communicate and contact business partners and customers outside of the campus and address concerns in a positive manner.
• Maintain accurate inventory of all departments within the campus.
• Perform quality control and auditing responsibilities.
• Perform perpetual cycle counts and all supplemental count requirements within established time frames.
• Monitor warehouse damage and initiate resolution.
• Notify appropriate department leads for product discrepancies.
• Utilize reports to assist campus in investigating and expediting issues related to inventory discrepancies and audit results.
• Maintain accurate, organized files for all department responsibilities for efficient access to necessary information.
• Perform daily warehouse responsibilities in areas related to shipping, receiving and/or inventory management within established time frames.
• Make recommendations for modifications to procedures or processes impacting their work group or campus that will maximize efficiency, productivity, and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with company standards in the areas of accuracy, safety and productivity.
• Understand Food Safety handling techniques, practices and expectations for the work environment.
• Assign items to select slots based on the strategy of achieving retail and distribution operational productivity while ensuring the safety of associates and product.
• Maintain integrity of slotting strategy through analysis and continual alignment of slot profiles with item velocity.
• Process purchase orders and print paperwork/labels for inbound pallets.
• Manage Vendor Inbound Compliance entries.
• Oversee backhaul trailer processing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of experience in Inventory Management Operations or related job functions.
• Expert knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and supporting systems.
• Seasoned knowledge of inventory practices, procedures, and research techniques.
• Familiarity/experience in a distribution environment preferred.
• Excellent customer service, communication, verbal and written skills.
• Demonstrated effective leadership skills with positive results in maintaining accurate inventory.
• Proficient use of computer for data entry and research purposes.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified on powered industrial equipment where applicable.