Inventory Control Specialist

About the company

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.

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What you will be doing

Some work is performed under general office conditions in a temperature-controlled environment. Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal. During part of the workday the incumbent will be moving about the Distribution Center warehouse floor, breaking down loads and lifting between 40-60 lbs. on a daily basis. Potential hazards exist in regard to machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, mechanized systems, movement of tractors and trailers, etc. Incumbent will use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment. Must be available to work flexible or unusual hours as needed, including weekends.

The position will be based in Tolleson, AZ.

Main responsibilities
- Research warehouse outs and all slot audits labels daily and take necessary corrective action.
- Review and coordinate daily perpetual inventory adjustments with Inventory Control Coordinator. Perform daily and weekly inventory counts. Assist Accounting Department with billing errors caused by inventory variances.
- Reconcile store returns and make necessary adjustments. Prepare returns for pickup, verifying items and case counts.
- Responsible for proper handling of damaged and/or spoiled merchandise daily. Physically relocating merchandise as necessary to correct inventory problems.
- Work with buying and warehouse personnel on short-coded product, shipped memos, etc. on a daily basis to ensure correct shipping, billing, etc. Prepare distress reports in a timely manner and route to appropriate management associates for follow-up action.
- In some Centers, may be responsible for outside storage inventories. Coordinate with the receiving office on direct shipment of product to outside storage. Verify invoices for payment.

A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.

What we are searching for
- Working knowledge and experience, preferably in both mechanized and conventional warehousing, in picking and storage operations in dry grocery and perishable areas. Experience in operating all types of warehouse material handling equipment preferred. Knowledge of warehouse slotting system is required.
- Possess good oral and written communication skills, both with co-workers and over the telephone with outside and Company personnel.
- Possess good math skills and figure aptitude. Position requires use of calculators, personal computers, and other office equipment.

What is it like at Albertsons?

Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.