Inventory Control Manager - SYGMA - US

Sysco - Danville, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Danville, IL

10,001+ employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Inventory Control Manager at SYGMA is responsible for overseeing and managing freight and inventory processes to minimize losses and ensure quality standards are met. This role involves monitoring inventory adjustments, conducting physical cycle counts, and ensuring compliance with safety guidelines. The manager will work closely with various departments to maintain a continuous flow of information regarding inventory and merchandise received.

Responsibilities

• Provides for monitoring and inspection of produce at the dock to ensure quality standards are met and quantity is correct
• Oversees and makes all receiving and inventory adjustments to assure correctness and entry into the mainframe
• Responsible for reporting daily physical cycle counts on frozen, cooler, and dry products
• Oversees the slotting and assigning of all new items in the warehouse, ensuring the correctness of the information in the mainframe and that warehouse slots are labeled correctly
• Keeps VP/GM and Warehouse Management informed, as needed, of potential problems and changes
• Oversees and performs research regarding inventory losses, and implements solutions
• Oversees the processes involved when potential 'outs' are discovered
• Manages and produces inventory and warehouse reports daily
• Manages and directs all physical inventories as called for under SYGMA guidelines and directives
• Works closely with all departments regarding merchandise received, new items, all inventories, to assure a continuous flow of information
• Oversees and is responsible for the cycle count program
• Oversees and is responsible for adherence to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Guidelines
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• 5 years of inventory control experience in food distribution
• Prefer 4-year college degree in a related discipline and 1-year experience on IBM AS400

Nice-to-haves

• ISO certification or involvement preferred

Benefits

• For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com