Inventory Control Associate

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Position Summary:

An Inventory Control Associate plays a critical role in managing and maintaining the inventory within a warehouse. The Inventory Control Associate will supply TCAH’s purchasing manager with the relevant inventory information to enable informed, timely and strategic purchasing. He will monitor inventory levels, receive and distribute supplies. This position is a support-oriented position that reports to the Senior Manager of IT & Facilities.

The ideal candidate should have an unwavering commitment to TCAH's hunger relief and food justice mission, and will be essential in ensuring effective program delivery.

• Coordinate with management and warehouse teams to account for inventory across locations.
• Receive and inspect incoming shipments; verify contents against purchase orders and report discrepancies or damage.
• Maintain precise and uptodate inventory records, including quantities, item locations, and transaction histories.
• Utilize inventory management software to track and adjust stock levels in real time.
• Ensure all items are accurately labeled and stored in designated warehouse locations for efficient retrieval.
• Conduct routine physical inventory counts and reconcile any variances with inventory records.
• Prepare and submit weekly market lists to the Purchasing Department.
• Generate and deliver monthly inventory variance and status reports, including spoilage, overages, and shortages.
• Monitor stock levels and alert management when critical items are low.
• Distribute inventory to TCAH’s programs and stakeholders as needed.
• Perform regular quality control checks; remove or dispose of expired or damaged goods in line with TCAH standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization within the warehouse and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Manage returned or damaged goods per company procedures.
• Identify and propose process improvements that enhance operational efficiency.
• Be available for occasional travel and extended work hours during high volume periods or emergencies.

The Campaign Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer. While not exhaustive, this written job description intends to relay the essential job functions, the general supplemental responsibilities, and the requirements for success in the Inventory Control Associate position. Salary is competitive and based on experience.