Inventory Control Specialist

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Inventory Control Specialist to join our team at SpartanNash. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the inventory process in our Distribution Center, ensuring accuracy and compliance with inventory processes and procedures.

• Count and audit inventory to maintain accuracy and ensure compliance with inventory processes and procedures.
• Adjust inventory levels as necessary to maintain accuracy and ensure compliance with inventory processes and procedures.
• Coordinate with various departments, including Buying, Accounting, Shipping, Receiving, Transportation, System Administration, outside carriers, and product vendors to ensure correct and accurate inventory.
• Prepare inventory-related reports and verify inventory balances/records in the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to identify shortages and discrepancies and research inaccuracies within inventory levels.
• Assist in monitoring the slotting of product and the layout of the warehouse to optimize efficiency.
• Responsible for the process and disposition of short-dated inventory, aged inventory, damage, and salvage product.
• Identify, research, correct, and communicate receiving inventory errors to Accounting and/or Inventory Supervisor.
• Communicate pertinent information and issues (i.e., inventory/receiving issues, warehouse out-of-stock inventory, product damage, etc.) to supervisor(s) in a timely manner.

• High school diploma or GED or combination of education/experience.
• Prior warehouse/distribution experience preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have good math, problem-solving, and data entry skills and attention to detail, and effective organization, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills.
• Must be able to count inventory and research issues. Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), and ability to learn other system applications.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently within a fast-paced warehouse operation.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, day or night hours, and overtime as necessary and as assigned, and must be able to work in the condition specified for an 8-10 hour shift.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must frequently sit, walk, and stand, use hands to handle, grasp, and twist objects, tools, or controls, and use both feet for repetitive movements as in operating foot controls. Must frequently walk, talk, crouch, kneel, bend, stoop, twist, and reach with the hands and arms. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance as needed. While performing the duties of this position, employees are subject to a warehouse environment and may frequently be exposed to changes in temperature and humidity based on assignment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Employees must be able to work weekends, holidays, days and night hours, and overtime as necessary and as assigned, and must be able to work in the condition specified for 8-10 hours shift as assigned. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

Why Work at SpartanNash?

SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran, that celebrates diversity and believes employing a diverse workforce is key to our success. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.