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　　We've been providing chefs with expertly cut and portioned beef and pork for over 120 years, based on rigid meat-selection criteria, precise beef aging and expert trimming. Whatever your need, from white-linen presentation to casual family dining, our procurement experts will find the best-quality options that work for your budget and pack-size needs, carefully selected from our extensive meat assortment.

　　Key leader who manages day to day, inventory accuracy, multi-functional collaboration, safe-guards inventory, Standard Operating Procedures and food safety compliance, analyze product rotation, root cause analysis to identify opportunities to reduce product loss. Implements and drives company best practices, embraces Continuous Improvement Process, and use of technology.

　　This position has been segmented as Onsite meaning the work is completed 100% onsite at the Aurora, IL facility.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Labor planning and scheduling of inventory control staff - Ensure all activities are completed timely, as labor availability and priorities change, utilizing all personnel effectively. Includes prioritizing and delegating ad hoc requests in cooperation with operations personnelAssociate coaching and development - Attract, develop, and lead a highly skilled and motivated teamDrive continuous improvement - Work with cross-functional partners to identify opportunities for improvement and develop/implement best practices/routinesCross-functional collaboration and influence - Identify and resolve root causes of inventory losses, working with cross-functional partners to problem solve and implement preventive measuresInventory Adjustments - monitor and communicate performance metrics. Analyze significant cycle count adjustments to identify root causes and communicate with the teamResponsible for weekly cycle counts of the WIP inventory, organizing & leading full physical inventory counts quarterly and coordinating outside storage inventory transfers and routine system balancing.Partners with FSQA and Operation Management for any product recalls. Helps identify impacted product, proper segregation of impacted product and adjusts systems accordingly.Review approved customer credit requests; determine root causes for process improvement and prevent duplicationSOX compliance - Effectively perform controls such as Inventory report review and 100% quarterly cycle count completionOversee inventory in two locations Aurora, Il and Chesterfield, MO.

　　Qualifications:

　　Education/Training:

　　High School diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree with management or supply chain background preferred.Forklift and HAACP training will be provided, certification within 1st 90 days required

　　Related Experience/Requirements:

　　5 years minimum experience in inventory control or warehousing required

　　Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

　　Strong understanding of inventory control proceduresExcellent analytical skillsIntermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Excel is requiredIntermediate understanding of Microsoft Office Suite programs (Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint, etc.)Experience in leading continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, etc.) preferredDemonstrated supervisory experience and time management skillsInspires followership of peers and team membersExcellent communication skillsExperience with timekeeping, warehousing and distribution back office systemsExperience in foodservice distribution preferredAbility to lift and move cases ranging from 10 to 90 pounds.Ability to work in environments between 0 and 45 degreesAbility to operate a forklift and other MHE equipment

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