Colorado Store Shipping, Receiving and Inventory Control Supervisor

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Some of our Benefits include:

• Healthcare Benefits available on the first day! You take care of our customers, so we take care of you!
• Immediate Retirement Savings - 401(k) retirement plan with company match! No waiting period required!
• Company Profit-Sharing (which means the money comes back to you) after you have been employed for 90 days!
• 2 weeks vacation first year plus 7 days flex time as well!

Position Summary:

Supervises cost effective operation of Gordon Restaurant Market shipping and receiving operations. Supervises warehouse shipping and receiving personnel. Assigns staff and monitors flow of products through the assigned location. Ensures current and accurate inventory control of each product line in the distribution center.

Essential Functions:

• Directs cost effective operation of shipping and receiving.

• Contributes to the development of Division procedures to improve service and profitability and maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

• Selects and trains employees and Team Leaders and schedules workforce appropriately.

• Collaborates with Sales/Transportation leadership to maintain operating proficiency and accuracy.

• Coordinates receiving activities with the Purchasing Department.

• Collaborates with third party services.

• Instructs and monitors personnel in use of equipment.

• Maintains budget for shipping wages and other shipping and receiving related costs.

• Develops and maintains procedures and controls to minimize warehouse damages and ensure accountability.

• Inspect workload stickers and paperwork for accuracy and quality.

• Conduct departmental and pre-shift meetings to communicate information. Attends and/or leads training as required to include safety program training.

• Prepare weekly performance scores for individual employees, monitor employee's incentive pay (WCS) and time and attendance system to make necessary adjustments as appropriate.

• Participates in developing productivity and error rate standards as well as position profiles for all shipping and receiving positions.

• Mentors and empowers staff and develops an assistant capable of performing the functions of department supervisor for interim periods.

• Interviews, hires, trains, and retains staff. Conducts performance monitoring of staff, initiating follow through with disciplinary action and termination in consultation with Human Resources when appropriate for the department. Mentors, motivates, and develops staff and acts as a role model and resource to them.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Performs the maintenance and updating of inventory records and ensures the performance of all daily activities necessary to maintain effective inventory management procedures.

• Creates and implements efficient and accurate inventory policies and procedures.

• Maintains accurate inventory records. Develops and implements all necessary reports and documentation required to facilitate accurate inventory counts including records of all audits, counts and adjustments.

• Performs cycle counts and makes system adjustments as necessary.

• Coordinates all slotting activities to increase warehouse efficiency, including the use of Optislot.

• Directs the implementation of the inventory loss prevention program. Ensures that other personnel are familiar with proper procedures.

• Plans and implements a recoup program to ensure all damaged or defective product is accounted for and properly handled by dumping, salvaging or returning to stock. Maintains inventory records to accurately track recouped product.

• Monitors the inventory, quality and accuracy assurance programs including weekly and monthly reports. Develops a security program for inventory and inventory records.

• Develops and implements a program to audit returns and move returned product to correct location. Processes proper documentation to generate a prompt credit transaction.

• Conducts as necessary searches to locate products within the system. Adjusts records to reflect any discrepancies between actual product and inventory.

• Directs appropriate action regarding product not in saleable condition.

• Assumes responsibility for shrinkage including cycle counts, product damage, receiving adjustments, vendor issues and outdated merchandise.

• Manages receiving and product rotation procedures and processes.

• Assumes responsibility for expanding items on the "Potential Out-of-Stock" report.

• Directs outside storage and manages movement of product from vendors to outside storage to facilities and the inventory reconciliation.

• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• This position requires excellent supervisory skills to oversee the day to day operations of the department.

• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees.

• Observes safety and security procedures.

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

• Able to apply feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Must have a basic understanding of DOT, OSHA, EEOC and other related regulatory agencies and laws

• Employees in all warehouse positions must be able to immediately perceive auditory warning signals such as bells, alarms, and horns that are used to warn employees of the start-up, movement, or approach of equipment (including forklifts, turrets, overhead cranes, conveyors, trucks, and other equipment operated inside or outside the warehouse), mechanical abnormalities, and similar risk situations during warehouse operations.

Educational & Experience Requirements

• High School / Equivalent required

• Associate Degree preferred.

• Powered Industrial Vehicle license preferred.

• Valid Unrestricted Driver's License required.

• CPR or First Aid Certification required by time of start date.

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line. Please keep in mind this method is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and drug tests all employees.