Job Opening: Warehouse Administrator
Description
- Maintain accurate inventory records within the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
- Perform cycle counts and inventory audits; investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
- Monitor FEFO (First Expired, First Out) compliance and identify short-dated inventory.
- Verify inventory levels, lot numbers, expiration dates, product locations, and inventory adjustments.
- Identify slow-moving, aging, excess, or at-risk inventory and recommend corrective actions.
- Review backorders and assist with product allocation, substitutions, and inventory availability.
- Coordinate inventory transfers between warehouse locations to optimize stock levels.
- Support container receiving, inventory reconciliation, and product receiving activities.
- Communicate inventory shortages, product availability, and inventory updates with Warehouse, Sales, and Purchasing.
- Generate inventory reports and recommend process improvements to improve inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Follow all food safety, workplace safety, and company procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Primarily office-based within a warehouse environment.
- Regular interaction with warehouse operations and inventory areas.
- Occasional work in refrigerated and freezer environments.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
- Shift 2 (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday)
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Commerce, Operations, or a related field preferred.
- Previous experience in warehouse administration, inventory management, food distribution, or supply chain preferred.
- Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or ERP software (NetSuite, SAP, Odoo, or similar).
- Strong Microsoft Excel and computer proficiency.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Knowledge of inventory control, FEFO, product rotation, and warehouse operations.
- Experience with product allocation, substitutions, or food distribution is preferred.
- Previous experience in Indian grocery, restaurant, or food distribution is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills; bilingual (English/Hindi) preferred.
- Ability to work onsite in Troy, Michigan.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.