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Leader of inventory control team and responsible for ensuring the financial integrity of the market’s inventory. Work with cross-functional partners, using root cause analysis, to identify opportunities for improvement. Implement and drive company best practices/routines

Responsibilities:

Labor planning and scheduling of inventory control staff – Ensure all activities are completed timely, as labor availability and priorities change, utilizing all personnel effectively.  Includes prioritizing and delegating ad hoc requests in cooperation with warehouse operations personnelAssociate coaching and development – Attract, develop, and lead a highly skilled and motivated team Drive continuous improvement – Work with cross-functional partners to identify opportunities for improvement and develop/implement best practices/routinesCross-functional collaboration and influence – Identify and resolve root causes of inventory losses, working with cross-functional partners to problem solve and implement preventive measuresInventory Adjustments weekly Routine – Working with the Area Director of Finance; monitor and communicate performance metrics.  Analyze significant cycle count adjustments to identify root causes and communicate with the teamReclamation of vendor packaging issues – Ownership of the reclamation process, coordinating with buyers for billback and/or on-site repackaging of product.  Reviewing data and analyzing for trends and determining root causes for potential prevention measuresManage non-saleable (suspense) inventory – Ownership of inventory placed into suspense (Fresh to Frozen, recall, damage, etc.) and work with cross-functional partners to ensure timely resolutionReview and approve customer credit requests; determine root causes for process improvement and prevent duplicationSOX compliance – Effectively perform controls such as Inventory report review, open delivery route aging and reconciliation reports and 100% quarterly cycle count completion

Supervision:

 Management of up to 14 employees depending on market size and complexity.

Qualifications:

Education/Training:

High School diploma or equivalent required.  Associates degree with management or supply chain background preferred.HAACP training will be provided.

Related Experience/Requirements: 

5 years minimum experience in inventory control or warehousing required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:  

Strong understanding of inventory control proceduresExcellent analytical skillsIntermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required Intermediate understanding of Microsoft Office Suite programs (Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint, etc.)Experience in leading continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, etc.) preferredDemonstrated supervisory experience and time management skillsInspires followership of peers and team membersExcellent communication skillsExperience with timekeeping, warehousing and distribution back office systemsExperience in foodservice distribution preferred

This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus.

​Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds).  The expected base rate for this role is between

$71,000 - $110,000

***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***