Lead, Inventory Control

Job Description:

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more

• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system

• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Why Join Core-Mark?

Core-Mark emphasizes personal growth and development for all associates. We believe that when you succeed, the company succeeds. We promote internally whenever possible and provide frequent training opportunities in several formats to help you meet your personal and career goals.

Position Details- Inventory Control Lead

Under the direction of the Manager or Supervisor, oversees daily inventory operations and provides guidance and support to inventory associates. Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring product quality, minimizing spoilage, and supporting overall warehouse operations.

• Pay $21- $24.00 per/ hr
• Hours Monday- Friday 6:30am- 3:00pm

Position Summary

The Inventory Control Lead is responsible for overseeing daily inventory operations and providing leadership, guidance, and support to inventory associates within assigned warehouse areas. This role ensures inventory accuracy through routine audits, physical counts, reconciliation activities, and investigation of inventory discrepancies. The Inventory Control Lead maintains product quality by conducting inspections, managing returned and damaged goods, reducing spoilage, and identifying unsellable inventory.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and provide direction to inventory team members within assigned areas.

• Compile and maintain records related to the quantity, type, and value of inventory, equipment, merchandise, materials, and supplies.

• Conduct physical inventory counts and reconcile inventory records to ensure accuracy.

• Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and make necessary adjustments to inventory records.

• Verify returned goods and damaged products and process items back into inventory as appropriate.

• Perform quality inspections on produce and other designated products, removing poor-quality or spoiled items from inventory.

• Sort pallets and identify damaged, expired, or unsellable products.

• Repack produce and other products efficiently to reduce spoilage and inventory loss.

• Handle inventory control issues and resolve questions using extensive knowledge of inventory processes and company procedures.

• Assist with onboarding and training inventory associates as needed.

• Provide backup support to management and contribute to operational decision-making.

• Communicate professionally and effectively with customers, vendors, drivers, and coworkers to ensure timely resolution of questions and issues.

• Promote safe work practices and comply with all company policies and procedures.

• Function as a collaborative team member within the department and organization.

• Perform all assigned duties efficiently to support productivity, reduce waste, and positively impact company profitability.

• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
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Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in inventory control, inventory accounting, administrative support, warehouse operations, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel, including data entry, sorting, filtering, and maintaining records and reports.

Company description

Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America — offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.

Awards and Accolades

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.