Inventory Control Associate

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify gaps in inventory accuracy and works closely with management to correct process and practice
• Develop and compile an industry brand database
• Monitor procedures to ensure inventory in all warehouses is properly accounted for
• Monitor all areas related to inventory movement to ensure inventory integrity and accuracy
• Assist with reporting cycle count results and identifies necessary recounts
• Generate purchase orders and track them within the company’s system

• Perform thorough research and documentation of inventory discrepancies
• Work closely with purchasing and accounts payable teams to allocate overhead expenses to purchase orders
• Work closely with sales, purchasing, and logistics teams to invoice all direct shipments
• Identify gaps in inventory accuracy and work to correct this process and practice
• Audit outside storage agreements and rates
• Establish and maintain high standards for quality and productivity
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 1-2 years of Inventory Control experience required; preferably in the food distribution industry
• High school diploma required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Active listening and ease in asking questions is essential
• Comfortable in a collaborative and cooperative environment; willing to work independently and on teams
• Strong verbal and communication skills
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to multitask
• Employee must be sensitive to personal demeanor and appearance, corporate needs, employee goodwill, and public image
• Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and willingness to develop new skills and knowledge
• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Plan, Disability Plan, Life insurance Plan

• 401K savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Time off
• Employee Discounts

Quirch Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired compensation?

Experience:

• Inventory control: 1 year (Preferred)
• Warehouse: 1 year (Preferred)
• Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)
• Electric pallet jack: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lakeland, FL 33801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person