Slotting Analyst
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Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our Warehouse associates supply thousands of consumers with better for you food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family owned stores to Whole Foods Markets and everything in between. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do? Join our growing Distribution team today!
PURPOSE:
The Slotting Analyst will review and analyze inventory control reports, identify trends, and provide recommendations to Inventory and
Operational leadership. This position will also help support inventory projects and programs to ensure accuracy and in compliance with
service levels.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for analyzing inventory control reports including but not limited to capacity Reports, category, top 30, abnormal
item and reporting to identify trends and provide recommendations on inventory opportunities - Re-slot product accommodating velocity and warehouse requests as needed
- Analyze item velocity to determine which overstock items to send to offsite and which items to return from offsite to the DC
for order fulfillment - Coordinates and processes new items and changes in pack size, product description and discontinued product
- Research inventory adjustments and maintain high service levels (low out of stocks)
- Initiates date checks and periodic cycle counts
- Research mis-slots and quality issues, verifies pick slots and back stock verification
- Escalates potential safety problems or violations to appropriate leaders
- Troubleshoots daily inventory control issues
- Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and
procedures, as appropriate for location - Performs other relevant job duties as required
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education/ Certifications: (Preferred)
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or related field and/or equivalent work experience in accounting
- Capability of being licensed in operating powered industrial equipment
Experience:
- Have an understanding of procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes
- Working knowledge and experience, preferably in both mechanized and conventional warehousing, in picking and storage
operations in dry grocery and perishable areas - Experience as a selector or lift operator (strongly preferred)
Knowledge:
- Understanding of safety guidelines
- Understanding of paperwork and reporting methods related to tracking inventory
- Knowledge of warehouse slotting system required
Skills/ Abilities:
- Strong ability to analyze, interpret, and report financial data
- Ability to partner with a wide variety of people both in person and virtually
- Ability to problem solve and collaborate to seek resolution
- Strong communication skills; both written and oral applications
- Strong interpersonal skills; must be motivated and take initiative
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.