Inventory Control Coordinator

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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Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

What you will be doing

The Inventory Control Coordinator develops, creates, delegates and manages the processes and KPI’s associated with the maintenance of perpetual inventory at the Distribution Center. This includes developing functional and departmental protocols, policies and operating within the department budgetary and operational goals as well as engaging in cross-departmental meetings to research and analyze opportunities for process improvements in the pursuit of maintaining an accurate inventory.

The salary range is $60,700 to $78,880 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates.

Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation Pay (accrued based on hours worked) or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays (8-9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (such as 401(k) eligibility).

Main responsibilities

Develop, create, delegate, and manage the key performance indicators (KPI’s) associated with maintenance of perpetual and physical inventory processes to ensure that inventory balances remain reconciled between WMS (perpetual inventory system for General Ledger. Interact with operational department managers regarding inventory results. Complete ad/hoc reporting and requests by Accounting Manager/Controller. Perform root cause analysis to determine inventory discrepancy issues, research and create alternative procedures and policies to implement to prevent issues. Analyze inventory imbalances that could not be resolved by inventory clerks, leads or supervisors to improve integrity. Continually evaluate and report inventory balances within all areas of the warehouse. Apply advanced interpersonal and communication skills to motivate the workforce, relay growth opportunities and drive execution of policies/procedures and implement corrective measures if necessary to ensure productivity levels are met. Manage, lead and motivate associates to achieve department and organization objectives by establishing appropriate goals and targets, allocating and directing staff and resources, analyzing and measure performance and fostering professional development. Analyze the company’s key performance indicators (KPI’s) to develop functional and departmental protocols, policies, forecast employment needs and trends and create budgets; operate within budget and allocated resources. Collaborate with HR by providing performance review input, development and delivery of disciplinary documentation. Apply high level conflict resolution and negotiation skills to interactions with multi levels of company personnel and 3rd party vendors; apply communication skills to interactions with employees; resolve inventory discrepancies and communicate with multi operational levels. Generate, use and document standard or ad-hoc reports to monitor operations, research failure activity, report on objectives, throughputs and KPI’s. Communicate and address concerns and issues from other departments, supervisors and customers (internal and external).

What we are searching for

Strong ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, maintain the expected work pace and meet the minimum productivity guidelines. Proficient in English. Bilingual preferred. Strong knowledge of financial metrics associated with inventory. Advanced MS Office programs experience (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access) is required. EXE experience is preferred; if not then must become proficient within 90 days of hire. WMS experience is required. Previous experience with slot picking program is required. Understand product recall procedures and reporting. Understand and follow protocols for developing/updating accurate and proper documentation. Advanced analytic skills for resolving inventory disputes or errors; application of root cause analysis to prevent future discrepancies. Advanced skill with Excel for inventory research, analysis, monitoring and resolving perpetual inventory discrepancies. Advanced math skills to perform data analysis, create and operate within budgets and track and report on inventory and KPI’s.

We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience:

An Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience. 3-5 years of inventory, materials management and/or supply chain experience Minimum 2 years’ experience in accounting, planning, reporting and analysis with a Fortune 500 Company preferred. Experience with inventory management statistical methodologies. Experience with ERP and inventory management software. Experience WMS and the management of perpetual/physical inventory. Experience in managing a large number of SKU’s.

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.

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