Inventory Specialist - Curtze Food Service

Curtze Food Service in Erie, PA, is seeking to hire a first-shift full-time Inventory Specialist to perform the daily processing and record-keeping of all inventories. This position is primarily responsible for utilizing best practices, systems, and established processes to coordinate, manage, and support activities related to inventory, spoilage, liquidation, and overall slot management in our dry grocery, cooler, and frozen warehouse. The Inventory Specialist will process reports and cycle counts daily. This position requires consistent and efficient communication with the purchasing team and warehouse management. The ideal candidate will be organized, personable, computer proficient, able to work independently, prompt, and reliable.

Shift:

Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Wage: $20 - $23 per hour

Curtze's premium benefits include:

Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), 401(k) match, pet insurance, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, voluntary accident insurance, flexible spending account, annual safety shoe allowance, employee discount, paid holidays, paid time off, and Christmas Club.

Responsibilities:

• Handles all matters related to inventory control, checking the quality of designated products, and taking daily inventory of products.
• Supports internal and external analytics, strategy recommendations, and communications related to inventory, including:
  • Stocking lists, vendor returns, item availability, inventory levels, and samples
  • Shelf life and slot management
  • Discontinued items, slow-moving items, and liquidation practices
  • Out-of-stocks, late purchase orders, in-stock dates, product returns, controlled usage items, and drop-ship PO's
• Serves as an information source, provides item-level recommendations, and coordinates the appropriate activity of slot/inventory issues to the purchasing team, warehouse management, and other departments, as it relates to inventory, liquidation, and slot management.
• Ensures successful inventory assumption execution as needed.
• Any other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years of experience working in Inventory Control

Preferred Qualifications:

• Food Service inventory experience is a plus

*** This position requires bending, stooping, twisting, reaching above, reaching across, using repetitive motion, heavy lifting, and the ability to stand for a minimum of 8 hours daily. The Inventory Specialist will be exposed daily to adverse temperatures from cold 20-40° F, damp/wet, to freezing temperatures (below zero degrees F) ***

ABOUT CURTZE FOODSERVICE

Curtze is a full-line foodservice distributor. In addition to canned goods, frozen foods, paper products, chemicals, equipment, supplies, dairy, and other staples, we offer temperature-controlled fresh produce distribution. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as the "Food Service Distributor of Choice." Since 1878, we have been committed to this goal, which has been a critical element of our continued growth.

As a 6th generation family-owned company, we treat our customers and employees like family. We genuinely value each team member and know they play an essential role in our success. That is why we offer competitive compensation, solid benefits, and a great work environment.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel you are right for the Inventory Control position, apply now with our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application!

Curtze Food Service is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis, including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, the presence of mental, physical, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.

Location: 16511