What are the responsibilities and job description for the PO Discrepancy Researcher position at UNFI?
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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!
Why Work for UNFI?
The PO Discrepancy Researcher will research and action inventory inquiries including purchase orders and reports to ensure accurate inventory. This position will collaborate with multiple teams including the local inventory team to process and document inventory control records. They will also help support inventory projects and programs to ensure accuracy and in compliance with service levels.
Essential Functions And Basic Duties
Education/ Certifications:
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!
Why Work for UNFI?
- Weekly paychecks
- Earlier pay, easier saving. One at Work is the app that makes it happen. A new fully sponsored benefit for all UNFI associates.
- Medical, dental and vision benefits after 30 days of employment
- Paid Leave Time earned
- Even more perks: 401K with company match, tuition reimbursement, on-site grocery store, wellness program that puts money back in your pocket for living a healthy lifestyle
The PO Discrepancy Researcher will research and action inventory inquiries including purchase orders and reports to ensure accurate inventory. This position will collaborate with multiple teams including the local inventory team to process and document inventory control records. They will also help support inventory projects and programs to ensure accuracy and in compliance with service levels.
Essential Functions And Basic Duties
- Research and action purchase order rejections and corrections, chargebacks, problem log, Over Shortage & Damage vendor disputes and address quantity and vendor compliance
- Reviews and takes appropriate action on daily reports including but not limited to: Daily Inventory Change, Negative Inventory, Daily Inventory Evaluation, discontinued items, and other inventory related reports
- Monitors warehouse outs and inventory adjustments daily and take any necessary corrective action
- Sign and date all pick-up documents and return to inventory control coordinator for SOX recorded keeping
- Maintains record retention program in compliance with corporate guidelines and policies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams regarding with inventory inquiries including reclamation, Quality Control, Procurement and Operations leadership.
- Update home slot quantities when removing product from the home slot.
- Partner with Quality Control to transfer product as directed
- Performs other relevant job duties as required
Education/ Certifications:
- Capability of being licensed in operating powered industrial equipment
- 2-3 years of experience in in both mechanized and conventional warehousing, picking and storage operations in dry grocery and perishable areas (required)
- Experience as a selector or lift operator (strongly preferred)
- Understanding of safety guidelines
- Have strong knowledge of inventory control functions
- Understanding of paperwork and reporting methods related to tracking inventory
- Strong knowledge of applicable warehouse mgmt. system and RF system
- Possess ability to analyze, interpret, and report financial data
- Ability to partner with a wide variety of people both in person and virtually
- Strong math, tabulation and reconciliation skills
- Strong communication skills; both written and oral applications
- Strong interpersonal skills; must be motivated and take initiative
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Ability to be detail oriented and manage multiple tasks
