Senior Inventory Controls Coordinator
8 days ago
New York
Job Description ABOUT CITY HARVEST: City Harvest is New York’s first and largest food rescue organization, collecting perfectly good food that would otherwise go to waste to help feed the millions of New Yorkers who struggle to put meals on their tables. In over 40 years serving New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity, we have rescued more than one billion pounds of fresh, nutritious food and delivered it—free of charge—to hundreds of food pantries, soup kitchens, community partners, and our own Mobile Markets® across the five boroughs. This year, we will rescue and distribute more than 86 million pounds of nutritious food to our neighbors in need. By redirecting that food to families, we will also prevent the equivalent of more than 25 million kilograms of CO2 from entering the atmosphere. Named one of America's Top 100 Charities by Forbes, City Harvest also works alongside our community partners to build their capacity, expand nutrition education, and advocate for systems change through effective public policy. Since our founding in 1982, City Harvest has always been there to feed our city—one day, one meal, one New Yorker at a time. Job Overview: The Senior Inventory Controls Coordinator is responsible for managing all inventory in the Food Rescue Center (FRC) of which 79% are perishable items. This includes but is not limited to all food that is stored in the FRC and product that is being stored by third-party organizations in the FRC. They will help maintain food quality by regular inventory checks and counts that will occur on a regular basis. They will work with the Procurement & Inventory Controls Manager, on reconciling virtual and physical inventory and will be an integral part of managing entries into multiple City Harvest systems. The Senior Inventory Controls Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining the lowest possible amount of waste within the FRC. They will work with key internal operational teams including Warehouse, Supply Chain, Volunteer Services, Business Intelligence, Program Operations, Food Transport, Supply Chain Command Center and the Mobile Market team to understand and monitor the full lifecycle of our food through the warehouse and will support identifying and implementing areas for improvement. This role reports to the Director, Procurement & Inventory Controls and is fully on-site in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Roles and Responsibilities: Physical Inventory and Quality Assurance: • Oversee receiving process for all inbound loads to FRC. Work with the Warehouse team to ensure that product is stored in correct areas and that all weights and item codes associated with inbound loads are correct., • Ensure product is shipped before expiration, working to minimize waste and increase inventory throughput, with an emphasis on perishables and produce., • Conduct daily warehouse inspections with the specific goal of overseeing expiration dates, food safety (cold chain and temperature zones) and quality monitoring., • Accurately manage inventory being stored in FRC by third parties. Work with appropriate team members to ensure that product is properly tracked., • Analyze transaction activity in collaboration with warehouse leadership and mitigate bottlenecks. Systems and Documentation: • Support efforts to streamline current WMS and IMS systems alongside the Manager, Procurement & Inventory Controls., • Assist the Procurement & Inventory Controls Manager to create and maintain, as appropriate, detailed formal procedures which document every step necessary to perform inventory transactions (SOP creation and maintenance). As needed, deliver dynamic inventory data and reporting for analysis., • Manage the accuracy and compliance of inventory policies and procedures, with a goal of consistent adherence, in support of internal and external audit requirements. Cycle Counting and Audits: • Implement and lead physical end-of-year (EOY) inventory counts, ensure that other areas of SC team are familiar with process and goals., • Oversee City Harvest’s formal cycle counting program. Elements of the program include:, • Leading the cycle counting process and auditing the results., • Analysis and resolution of inventory discrepancies discovered., • Root cause analysis, problem resolution, retraining as necessary, and reporting of results., • Support audits and inspections by any and all regulatory agencies., • Lead special projects as appropriate., • Maintain AIB standards and actively participate in preparing for audits., • Stay up to date on any internal or external trainings and best practices. Repacks and Receipting: • Oversee inventory for City Harvest repacks. Ensure that all repacks have appropriate product types and quantities., • Manage data collection for repacks so that product can be reconciled in a timely manner., • Reconcile all repacks in a timely and accurate manner to ensure that repacked product does not stagnate at FRC., • Receipt all City Harvest pounds to various food providers (Feeding America, Feed the children, Etc.) Job Specifications: • Knowledge:, • Ability to multi-task under tight deadlines in a high paced environment, • Ability to think/work independently, using good judgment when situations arise for which there is no established protocol, • Ability to work in a team environment and communicate necessary information to team members in a remote work setting, • Timely follow up and attention to detail, • Food Safety standards especially as related to fresh produce handling and supply chain logistics are a plus, • Technical Skills:, • Directly-related experience in a food warehouse with different temperature zones- cooler, freezer, dry, • Hands-on ERP and WMS experience, with a focus in inventory management, • Strong communication and organizational capability., • Demonstrated, successful project management experience is a plus, • Proven teamwork and ability to work with different groups with competing interests Required Experience: • 1-2 years of relevant inventory-related experience, preferably in cold-chain or food service industry, • Basic knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures related to Supply Chain, • Detailed oriented, highly organized and enjoy coordinating activities, • Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize and make time-bound decisions, • The ideal candidate will be determined, outgoing, positive, articulate and diplomatic Education: • Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or relevant work experience Working Conditions: • Combination of office and warehouse environment, with time spent auditing and investigating inventory in all warehouse zones, including freezer., • 6:00am start time, • Ability to work on weekends once a month, • Working in powered equipment at different heights, • Ability to meet physical requirements and lift over 30 lbs., • The Inventory Controls Manager will work at our facility in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. WHY WORK AT CITY HARVEST? There are many fantastic reasons to choose a career with City Harvest. In addition to fighting food insecurity in New York, City Harvest offers the following Benefits and Rewards: • Competitive market salaries, • Generous time off, • Full benefits (medical, dental, vision) - employer contributions towards premiums, • Pet Insurance, • 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer-matching, • Free Mental Health Services with Better Help, • Commuter Benefits, • Employer-provided life insurance, • Professional development opportunities, • Discounted staff perks (e.g., movie tickets, gym memberships, cellular plans) At City Harvest, we enjoy working in a team-based environment and value the benefits of a diversified workplace. City Harvest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and technical skills required of personnel so classified.