Inventory Control Specialist
hace 8 días
Syracuse
Job DescriptionRiver Valley Holdings is a family-owned distribution company based in Syracuse, NY, serving retail customers across the northeastern United States. The River Valley family of companies: River Valley Foods, Cavallaro Foods and Garden Spot Foods, distributes a wide range of specialty dry and frozen grocery items and consumable products out of warehouses in Syracuse, NY and New Holland, PA. Position Overview The Inventory Control Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy across our warehouse operations. The position is responsible for performing regular cycle counts, reconciling inventory discrepancies, processing returns & damages, and identifying root causes of inventory issues. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and proactive in problem-solving. Work Schedule: • Monday – Friday 5am – 1:30pm Wages: • $21.00 - $25.25 per hour Key Responsibilities: • Arrive promptly and prepared for each scheduled shift, • Conduct daily cycle counts and make accurate inventory adjustments in the Warehouse Management System (WMS)., • Monitor inventory reports, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions as needed, including:, • Zero Bin Report, • Overhead verifications, • Weekly Quantity Comparison Report, • Evaluate discrepancies reported on the Daily Outs recap from the 2nd shift, • Complete Warehouse Receiving Error Log and Replen Error Log with all discrepancies that are identified, • Process damaged goods and returns, including repacking product and returning to stock when applicable, • Support quality assurance efforts by addressing recalls and investigating the root cause of mispicks, overages, or shortages, • Receive and put away customer return products in the appropriate storage location and complete required paperwork and communication with accounting team to ensure proper customer credits, • Assist with scheduled physical inventory counts and audits, • Monitor and Maintain the Warehouse Hold & Release process including filling out the Hold & Release log, review weekly and communicate with the Purchasing department to coordinate disposition of product, • Assign picking slots to new items prior to their first receipt and complete regular re-slotting of existing products based on seasonality, movement or other factors, • Operate equipment safely and perform pre-operational inspections prior to use, • Adhere to all company policies and SQF (Safe Quality Food) protocols for product handling and storage, • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, • Proficiency in reading and understanding English to comprehend inbound orders and supervisor instructions, • Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, • Capability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods, • Skilled in operating RF guns accurately, • Attention to detail, • High school diploma or GED required, • Inventory Control experience preferred but not required Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes: • Flexible Paid Time Off, • Company paid holidays, • Health, prescription, and dental insurance, • Life and disability insurance, • Supplemental insurances, • 401 (k) with company match, • Employee assistant program, • Employee purchase program River Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).