Inventory Services Specialist

Posted:
7/17/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Byron Township, Michigan, United States ⋅ Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, “I can’t live without them.”

Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 17,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315

Job Description:

Responsible to provide support for a variety of tasks that contribute to the overall success of the Supply Chain Inventory Services team. These tasks include interacting on a daily basis internal Inventory Management & Supply Chain partners as well as external Vendor and Broker contacts.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement at our corporate headquarters in Byron Center, MI.


Here’s what you’ll do:

  • Process vendor repayment requests by using decision trees to execute respective paths of action and communication with vendors, brokers, warehouses, and carriers.

  • Maintain group email boxes in Microsoft Outlook by providing support to customers(stores), vendors, brokers, distribution centers, cross-functional teams, etc.

  • Research repay requests for Vendor Repay Requests, ASN, Fill Rates, Dock Deductions, etc. or propose process changes to prevent future repays.

  • Work with vendors and brokers to ensure the timeliness of disposition request, returns and others OS&D related issues. 

  • Review documentation for accuracy and maintain tracking for compliance and DC performance to policies and procedures.

  • Work with internal teams identifying opportunities for process improvement on OS&D, Receiving, and Disposition.

  • Review documentation for accuracy using various query and database systems

  • Execute test plans for new processes, system upgrades, etc.

  • Provide training and/or assistance to Specialists I, Inventory Services

  • Work on other tasks as assigned

  • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work being performed as assigned for this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements; additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work being performed as assigned for this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements; additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Associates degree (Bachelors preferred) in Business, Supply Chain, or combination or relevant experience and or education.

  • Two (2) years experience, preferably in Retail, Merchandising, Inventory Control, Warehouse Operations, Billing/Invoicing (preferred)

  • Must have good organizational, prioritization, problem solving skills and attention to detail

  • Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

  

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May be required to lift and/or move 20 pounds. The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. Temperatures may vary for those subject to any of the following areas: computer/server room, print shop, production area). The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may be high in distribution settings. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

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As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran, that celebrates diversity and believes employing a diverse workforce is key to our success. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals.

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.