Sysco

Manager, Inventory Control - SYGMA Southern California

In short

This role oversees freight and inventory control processes at a Sysco (SYGMA) foodservice distribution warehouse in Southern California, including receiving, cycle counts, slotting, inventory loss research, and compliance with HACCP/MSDS guidelines. The company is a large foodservice distribution operation with warehouse and logistics operations. It requires 5 years of inventory control experience in food distribution, with a preference for a 4-year degree and IBM AS400 experience. The work involves physical demands like standing, walking, exposure to cold freezer conditions, and operating warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts.

Company
US3223 Sygma Southern California (The Sygma Network, Inc)
Zip Code: 93536
Travel Percentage: 0
Compensation Range: $76,000.00 - $114,000.00
The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.
You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.
For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com
Job Summary
Controls and monitors freight and inventory processes using the most cost-effective methods to reduce inventory losses.
Responsibilities
•Provides for monitoring and inspection of produce at the dock to ensure quality standards are met and quantity is correct
•Oversees and makes all receiving and inventory adjustments to assure correctness and entry into the mainframe
•Responsible for reporting daily physical cycle counts on frozen, cooler, and dry products
•Oversees the slotting and assigning of all new items in the warehouse, ensuring the correctness of the information in the mainframe and that warehouse slots are labeled correctly
•Keeps VP/GM and Warehouse Management informed, as needed, of potential problems and changes
•Oversees and performs research regarding inventory losses, and implements solutions
•Oversees the processes involved when potential "outs" are discovered
•Manages and produces inventory and warehouse reports daily
•Manages and directs all physical inventories as called for under SYGMA guidelines and directives
•Works closely with all departments regarding merchandise received, new items, all inventories, to assure a continuous flow of information
•Oversees and is responsible for the cycle count program
•Oversees and is responsible for adherence to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Guidelines
•Other duties as assigned by Management
Qualifications
Education
High school diploma/GED
Experience
•5 years of inventory control experience in food distribution
•Prefer 4-year college degree in a related discipline and 1-year experience on IBM AS400
Physical Demands
•Work is light to medium in nature with frequent walking to perform assigned tasks.
•You must be able to communicate clearly with shippers and employees.
•Physical inventories involve periods of prolonged standing.
Mental/Visual Demands
•You must be able to read text that is close and at a distance with or without correction.
•In addition, you must be able to perform manual tasks, hear, sit, reach, lift, bend, and interact with others.
Working Condition
•Activities occur both inside (protected from weather conditions but not temperature changes) and outside
•Employee is subjected to extreme cold while supervising in the freezer
•Hazardous conditions may exist, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current and working in high places
Equipment Operated
A calculator, copier, fax, PC, Microsoft Office applications, telephone and mainframe printer are typical equipment used in this position. You may also be required to operate a pallet jack and forklift.
License or Certifications
Warehouse equipment and possibly forklift. ISO certification or involvement preferred.
Overview
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.
Affirmative Action Statement
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

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