Corporate Inventory Controller
1 day ago
Whitestone
Restaurant Depot is the nation's leading members-only, wholesale cash-and-carry supplier serving independent restaurants, caterers, delis, convenience stores, and other food service businesses across 165+ locations in 35 states. Our facilities handle high-volume distribution of food, beverage, & equipment products to support the operational needs of small businesses. We are committed to efficiency, accuracy, & safety across all warehouse operations. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a detail-oriented Corporate Inventory Controller to support inventory accuracy, reporting, & effective inventory management across our operations. The Corporate Inventory Controller is responsible for overseeing inventory control processes, maintaining accurate inventory records, & ensuring alignment between system data and physical inventory across the organization. This role partners closely with corporate, warehouse, & operations teams to investigate discrepancies, analyze inventory data, support inventory audits, & implement processes that improve inventory accuracy, reduce shrink, & enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is an analytical, detail-oriented professional with strong inventory control experience and the ability to identify trends, investigate discrepancies, & develop solutions. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, & the ability to effectively collaborate with multiple departments & locations. • Oversee inventory control processes to ensure accurate tracking, reporting, & reconciliation of inventory, • Maintain accurate inventory records within company systems & ensure alignment between system data & physical inventory, • Monitor inventory adjustments, transfers, damages, write-offs, & other inventory transactions for accuracy, • Investigate inventory discrepancies & identify root causes to support timely resolution, • Review inventory variances & work with operational teams to implement corrective actions, • Monitor inventory accuracy & identify potential sources of shrink or loss, • Establish & maintain consistent inventory control practices across locations, • Analyze inventory data, trends, & variances to identify operational issues & opportunities for improvement, • Prepare & maintain inventory reports, reconciliations, & performance metrics, • Monitor inventory accuracy KPIs & communicate findings to corporate & operational leadership, • Identify recurring discrepancies & develop recommendations to improve inventory accuracy, • Analyze inventory movement, adjustments, & other activity to identify trends or process gaps, • Provide accurate & timely inventory information to support business decisions, • Oversee & support cycle counts, physical inventories, inventory audits, & reconciliations, • Review audit results & investigate discrepancies between physical inventory & system records, • Ensure inventory adjustments are properly researched, documented, & approved, • Maintain accurate records of inventory audits, reconciliations, & corrective actions, • Partner with field locations to address inventory control issues & improve compliance with established procedures, • Partner with warehouse, operations, receiving, purchasing, finance, & other corporate teams to improve inventory accuracy, • Provide guidance & support to field locations on inventory control processes & procedures, • Collaborate with operational leadership to resolve complex inventory discrepancies, • Communicate inventory trends, risks, & opportunities to relevant stakeholders, • Support the development & implementation of inventory control standards across the organization, • Identify opportunities to improve inventory control processes, reporting, & operational efficiency, • Develop, implement, & maintain inventory control procedures, standards, & best practices, • Evaluate existing processes & recommend improvements to increase accuracy & reduce inventory loss, • Support compliance with company inventory policies, procedures, & internal controls, • Assist with implementing corrective actions & process improvements based on audit findings, • Promote accountability & consistency in inventory management across the organization, • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Accounting, or related field preferred, • 3+ years of experience in inventory control, inventory management, warehouse operations, distribution, or a related field, • Experience working with inventory management systems & reporting tools, • Strong understanding of inventory control, reconciliation, auditing, & warehouse processes, • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze & manipulate large data sets, • Strong analytical, organizational, & problem-solving skills, • Excellent attention to detail & ability to identify discrepancies, • Strong written & verbal communication skills, • Ability to manage multiple priorities & work effectively across departments, • Experience in distribution, wholesale, retail, or other high-volume inventory environments, • Experience supporting multiple locations or field operations, • Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), • Experience with inventory audits, cycle counting, & physical inventory processes, • Experience analyzing inventory KPIs & operational performance metrics, • Experience identifying & implementing inventory control process improvements, • Strong inventory management & analytical skills, • Advanced attention to detail & accuracy, • Strong investigative & problem-solving abilities, • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & inventory management systems, • Ability to analyze large volumes of data & identify trends, • Strong reconciliation & auditing skills, • Effective cross-functional communication & collaboration, • Ability to work independently & manage multiple priorities, • Strong understanding of operational controls & inventory processes, • Commitment to accuracy, efficiency, & continuous improvement, • Primarily corporate office environment with regular interaction with warehouse & field operations, • Fast-paced environment requiring strong organization & attention to detail, • May require occasional travel to warehouse, distribution, or field locations, • Primarily sedentary work with occasional standing, walking, & lifting as needed, • Occasional schedule flexibility may be required based on business needs, • Competitive salary commensurate with experience, • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, • Paid Time Off (PTO) in accordance with company policy, • Six (6) Paid Company Holidays, • Tuition Reimbursement Program, subject to eligibility & plan guidelines, • Additional voluntary supplemental benefits, which may include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance programs, & other optional benefits, • Competitive & comprehensive benefits package designed to support you & your family