Albertsons - Meridian, ID
posted 18 days ago
Full-time
Meridian, ID
5,001-10,000 employees
Food and Beverage Retailers
About the position
The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining accurate inventory levels within the warehouse. This role involves conducting regular inventory counts, reconciling discrepancies, and ensuring proper handling of merchandise. The specialist will collaborate with various departments to address inventory issues and support the overall efficiency of warehouse operations.
Responsibilities
- Research warehouse counts and take necessary corrective action.
- Perform daily and weekly inventory counts.
- Assist Accounting Department with billing errors caused by inventory variances.
- Reconcile store returns and make necessary adjustments.
- Prepare returns for pick up, verifying items and case counts.
- Responsible for proper handling of 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, etc.
- Work with distress reports in a timely manner and route to appropriate management associates for follow-up action.
- May be responsible for outside storage inventories.
- Coordinate with the receiving office on direct shipment of product to outside storage.
Requirements
- Working knowledge and experience in warehousing and in picking and storage operations.
- Experience in operating all types of warehouse material handling equipment preferred.
- Knowledge of warehouse slotting system is required.
- Possess good oral and written communication skills, both with co-workers and over the telephone with outside and Company personnel.
- Possess ability to understand and interpret computer reports.
- General knowledge of Microsoft Office application and computer capabilities.
- Prior experience with personal computer applications.
- Possess good math skills and figure aptitude.
