Inventory Control - Slotting Analyst
Company: UNFI
Location: Anniston
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
DISCOVER WHAT'S NEXT FOR YOUR CAREER
Join our team and immediately become part of the largest
distributor of conventional, natural, organic and specialty
products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000
customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our associates
supply thousands of consumers with better for you food that
nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small
family-owned stores to Wholefoods Markets and everything in
between. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and
feel good about what you do? Join our growing Distribution team
today!
Location: 1450 Commerce Blvd, Anniston, AL 36207
Working Schedule:
---Monday - Friday 12:00PM (Noon) - 8:30PM
PURPOSE:
The Slotting Analyst will review and analyze inventory control
reports, identify trends, and provide recommendations to Inventory
and Operational leadership. This position will also help support
inventory projects and programs to ensure accuracy and in
compliance with service levels
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for analyzing inventory control reports including
but not limited to capacity Reports, category, top 30, abnormal
item and reporting to identify trends and provide recommendations
on inventory opportunities
- Re-slot product accommodating velocity and warehouse requests
as needed
- Analyze item velocity to determine which overstock items to
send to offsite and which items to return from offsite to the DC
for order fulfillment
- Coordinates and processes new items and changes in pack size,
product description and discontinued product
- Research inventory adjustments and maintain high service levels
(low out of stocks)
- Initiates date checks and periodic cycle counts
- Research mis-slots and quality issues, verifies pick slots and
back stock verification
- Escalates potential safety problems or violations to
appropriate leaders
- Troubleshoots daily inventory control issues
- Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical
Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and
procedures, as appropriate for location
- Performs other relevant job duties as required
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education/ Certifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or related field
and/or equivalent work experience in accounting
- Capability of being licensed in operating powered industrial
equipment
Experience:
- Have an understanding of procedures in other areas of the
warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes
- Working knowledge and experience, preferably in both mechanized
and conventional warehousing, in picking and storage operations in
dry grocery and perishable areas
Knowledge:
- Understanding of safety guidelines
- Understanding of paperwork and reporting methods related to
tracking inventory
- Knowledge of warehouse slotting system required
Skills/ Abilities:
- Strong ability to analyze, interpret, and report financial
data
- Ability to partner with a wide variety of people both in person
and virtually
- Ability to problem solve and collaborate to seek
resolution
- Strong communication skills; both written and oral
applications
- Strong interpersonal skills; must be motivated and take
initiative
- Deal effectively with a wide variety of people both in person
and over the telephone
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with others
- Ability to be detail oriented and manage multiple tasks
- Proficiency in PC software tools for reports, analysis, and
audits. MS Outlook, Word and Excel experience required
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/ DEMANDS:
- Some travel may be required
- Ability to lift between 40-60 pounds daily and to stand, walk,
bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.
- Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements
required for maintenance and service procedures.
- Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work
in or under the equipment.
- Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good
balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform
job duties. Ability to operate work related equipment
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and
ability to adjust focus.
- Moving about the distribution center warehouse floor
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or
protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer
committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for
all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Additional Information
- Company Name: UNFI WholesaleInc.
- Schedule: Full-time
Compensation
- Pay Range: $50000.00 - $74800.00 Annually ($24.04 - $35.96
Hourly)
Keywords: UNFI, Birmingham , Inventory Control - Slotting Analyst, Professions , Anniston, Alabama
Didn't find what you're looking for? Search again!
Loading more jobs...