Inventory Control Specialist

Job Description Job Description River Valley Holdings is a family-owned distribution company based in Syracuse, NY, serving retail customers across the northeastern United States. The River Valley family of companies; River Valley Foods, Cavallaro Foods, and Empire Valley distributes a wide range of specialty dry and frozen grocery items and consumable products from warehouses in Syracuse, NY. Position Overview The Inventory Control Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy across our warehouse operations.

The position is responsible for performing regular cycle counts, reconciling inventory discrepancies, processing returns & damages, and identifying root causes of inventory issues. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and proactive in problem-solving. Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 5am – 1:30pm Wages: $20.25 - $21.00 per hour Key Responsibilities: Arrive promptly and prepared for each scheduled shift Conduct daily cycle counts and make accurate inventory adjustments in the Warehouse Management System (WMS).

Monitor inventory reports, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions as needed, including: Zero Bin Report Overhead verifications Weekly Quantity Comparison Report Evaluate discrepancies reported on the Daily Outs recap from the 2nd shift Complete Warehouse Receiving Error Log and Replen Error Log with all discrepancies that are identified Process damaged goods and returns, including repacking product and returning to stock when applicable Support quality assurance efforts by addressing recalls and investigating the root cause of mispicks, overages, or shortages Receive and put away customer return products in the appropriate storage location and complete required paperwork and communication with accounting team to ensure proper customer credits Assist with scheduled physical inventory counts and audits Monitor and Maintain the Warehouse Hold & Release process including filling out the Hold & Release log, review weekly and communicate with the Purchasing department to coordinate disposition of product Assign picking slots to new items prior to their first receipt and complete regular re-slotting of existing products based on seasonality, movement or other factors Operate equipment (forklift, scissor lift, power jack) safely and perform pre-operational inspections prior to use Adhere to all company policies and SQF (Safe Quality Food) protocols for product handling and storage Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment Perform additional duties as requested by the supervisor, including selecting, cleaning, shipping and sort/segregation of incoming product Skills and Competencies: Proficiency in reading and understanding English to comprehend inbound orders and supervisor instructions Ability to lift up to 75 pounds Capability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods Skilled in operating RF guns accurately Attention to detail Ability to perform basic math calculations such as addition, subtraction and multiplication Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED required Inventory Control experience preferred but not required Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes: Flexible Paid Time Off Company paid holidays Health, prescription, and dental insurance Life and disability insurance Supplemental insurances 401 (k) with company match Employee assistant program Employee purchase program River Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).