Slotting Analyst - Day Shift at United Natural Foods Inc in Centralia, Washington

Job Description:

UNFI is a critical link in North America's food supply chain. Join our growing Centralia Distribution Center leadership team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic, and specialty products in the United States and Canada. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do? Apply now!

We are now hiring for Slotting Analyst on our Inventory Control team!

An overview of what you will do as a Slotting Analyst:

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.

Some of what your day-to-day responsibilities as a Slotting Analyst:

• 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

What we are looking for (Requirements/Experience):

Education/ Certifications:
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or related field and/or equivalent work experience in accounting
• Required: Capability of being licensed in operating powered industrial equipment

Required 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)

Required Knowledge:
• Understanding of safety guidelines
• Understanding of paperwork and reporting methods related to tracking inventory
• Knowledge of warehouse slotting system required

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

• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.
• Strong communication skills; both written and oral applications (English)
• Strong interpersonal skills; must be motivated and take initiative
• Deal effectively with a wide variety of people both in person and over the telephone
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

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.