Inventory Specialist - Winn-Dixie - (0437*A)

Southeastern Grocers is committed to a culture of belonging and fostering an inclusive environment where we celebrate differences. As a great place to work, we empower everyone to be their full, authentic selves.

Position Overview
The Inventory Specialist supports the manager with inventory management, in-stock position, merchandising, labor, security, expense control and other operational processes to company standards.

Primary Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Provide continuous attention to customer needs; greet; assist and thank customers in a prompt, courteous and friendly manner.
• Ensure daily audits of low and out-of-stock items are scanned into the Location Based Inventory (LBI) system accurately and efficiently.
• Print and work inventory exception reports on ordering days to either update inventory in system or correct a distribution void.
• Research excessive back stock and either determine root cause and correct data.
• Use pick list from system to replenish shelves and displays on the sales floor.
• Perform inventory transfers with inventory management for all store to store and department to department transfers.
• Ensure reclaim is being scanned out daily.
• Ensure fresh department discard transactions are performed daily.
• Partner with store reset team on all cycle and full store resets to ensure shelf capacity and product facings are accurate.
• Review order exceptions and update orders accordingly.
• Conduct date checks to ensure freshness of product in Center Store and Fresh areas in accordance with specialized date checking processes.
• May assist receiving lead during heavy receiving times.
• Ensure backroom is kept orderly, clean and free from safety hazards.
• Operate department equipment and tools such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Notify management of associate theft, customer shoplifting, unauthorized mark-downs, property defacement or any action that is illegal and/or against company policy.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.
• Ability to understand and follow English instructions.
• Authorization to work in the United States or the ability to obtain the same.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience as an SEG associate in the grocery or fresh areas; or two (2) years proven leadership in the department.

Required Behaviors

• Lives the Values by embracing the essence of the company demonstrating a commitment to the company’s goal and values.
• Unifies and motivates team through praise and recognition of success with immediate feedback to build an environment of trust.
• Business-driven showing passion for the business, delivering results consistently.
• Customer-orientated by passionately demonstrating that the customer comes first… always by putting the customer’s needs above all else.
• People Passion through consistently treating others with respect and dignity.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Problem solving and basic computer skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• High standard of integrity and reliability.
• Proficient in math.

Location: 1441 Fox Run Parkway, Opelika, Alabama 36801

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked for Winn-Dixie in the past?

Experience:

• Retail Supervisory/Leadership: 1 year (Preferred)
• Retail Grocery: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person