PITCO Foods Verified
Wholesale
Inventory Control Specialist
San Jose, CAOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month ago
Required skills
- Inventory Control
- Cycle Counts
- Variance Analysis
- Shrink
- Theft
- Damaged Goods
- Report Auditing
- Product Pricing
- Safety Procedures
- Security Procedures
Nice to have
- Bilingual
- College Education
- Electric Pallet Jack
Role summary
PITCO Foods, a large independent foodservice distributor in Northern California, is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist based in San Jose, CA. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate merchandise counts, overseeing inventory processes, and investigating/correcting daily discrepancies. The specialist will work with Loss Prevention to track shrink, theft, and damage, audit reports, and ensure product pricing accuracy. Key responsibilities include managing daily cycle counts, preparing for and supporting annual inventory audits, assisting with receiving and vendor support, and maintaining system data. The role requires strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. Experience with forklifts and pallet jacks is preferred.
PITCO Foods is a large independent foodservice distributor in Northern California. Based in San Jose, CA, PITCO also has distribution centers in Brisbane, Oakland, and Sacramento POSITION SUMMARY Maintains accurate count of all merchandise, and oversees the inventory processes. Identifies, investigates and corrects daily inventory discrepancies. Works closely with Loss Prevention to identify and track through the use of accurate logs all shrink, theft, and damaged goods. Audits various reports, product pricing for accuracy and takes corrective action when required. Follows proper confidentiality, safety and security procedures. DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Communicates with supervisors and managers to review reports, issues and establish priorities. Provide detailed information at daily inventory meeting, and cover any issues from previous or current day.
- Oversees all daily cycle counts. Investigates any count variances, and makes adjustments for Random Daily Cycle counts as required.
- Run Out of Stock, Scratch, Negative, Items with no Location, and D&D reports daily.
- Prepare warehouse for annual inventory, oversee all physical inventory and provide support to auditors at end of year audit.
- Provide support to receiving ensuring all inventory received is correct and make appropriate changes as necessary. Maintain UPC codes in computer system. Provide support to vendors as needed.
- Follows all established inventory preparation guidelines and requirements.
- Work with Pricing, A/P, and purchasing departments to assist with research.
- Receive cigarettes, and provide complete cigarette count on Friday, researching any variance, make adjustments and communicate to management as required.
- Provide support to Cash and Carry to ensure all products are scanning correctly.
- Ensure all new items are entered into system and have locations. Run tags and ensure properly displayed.
- Follows all safety and security procedures. Spots for forklift drivers to keep people out of fall danger zones.
- Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.
- Communication – Articulates information in a way that can be easily understood by employees, members, and suppliers. Actively listens to fellow employees, members, and managers.
- Member Service – Exhibits a professional demeanor toward others. Unselfishly serves others and assists members, employees, and suppliers in a prompt and effective manner while following company procedures. Ability to identify problems, finds solutions, and makes sound decisions that reflect PITCO Food’s Code of Ethics.
- Self-Motivated – Well-organized and able to prioritize, multi-task, and adhere to deadlines while working efficiently and independently with minimal supervision. Accepts responsibility for his/her choices and decisions. Always maintains a positive attitude.
- Team Player – Cooperates well with a variety of personalities and individuals and participates in a professional manner to accomplish the business goal. Willingness to perform tasks assigned by supervisors and to assist others as needed.
- Flexibility – Adjusts positively to change in direction or assignment. Ability to do more than one task during a work shift. Willingness and ability to comply with new programs, methods, practices, and procedures.
- Due to forklifts and other heavy equipment traveling through the store, the environment can be noisy and dusty, and may emit gas fumes.
- Doors at the front are frequently open, causing drafts and interior temperature changes.
- May have to handle merchandise and work with sharp tool edges.
- Standing and walking for long periods of time on concrete surface.
- Some overtime may be required.
- Tools, supplies and related merchandise may contain hazardous materials.
- Hours may vary due to operational need.
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Bi-lingual a plus but not required
- Must pass Drug Test and Background Check
- High School Diploma or GED, some college preferred
- Inventory Control or comparable experience with 2 years of relevant work experience
- Pitco Electric Pallet Jack, Forklift
- Basic computer, math and legible handwriting
- Required bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling and moving items with need to lift and move bulky and heavy items without assistance up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to follow instructions and complete required training
- Ability to work independently and/or as a team member
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