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Inventory Control Analyst, AM, Frozen Foods - Orlando

Orlando, FL

The purpose of this position is to be the subject matter expert (SME) on warehouse physical and system inventory activity by interacting on the operations floor and reviewing cycle counts, troubleshooting inventory issues, managing product recalls and verifying physical balances on hand to the Dallas Warehouse Management System (WMS) perpetual inventory records.

The impact this position has on Publix is to ensure inventory accuracy, segregation of duties in the counting, verifying and recording of inventory adjustments and following processes and procedures as prescribed by Internal Audit. Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) stresses that account reconciliation needs to include frequent inventory counts and reviews of inventory valuation methods.

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Inventory has a significant impact on both the balance sheet and the income statement. Effective internal controls keep track of inventory and ensure that its proper value is reflected on Publix's financial statements. Publix warehouse weekly inventories range from a low of $4.1 million dollars (Jacksonville Produce) to a high of $154.3 million dollars (Orlando Pharmacy). On average we store about 1.2 million cases in our warehouses, with a low of 289,000 cases (Jacksonville Produce) to a high of 7.8 million cases (Lakeland Low Velocity (LV)). Our average inventory in cases is about 32.6 million cases in all warehouses and about $730 million dollars' worth of merchandise.

The responsibilities listed on this position analysis are not intended to be all-inclusive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Required Qualifications

  • be at least 18 years old or at least 19 years old for positions in Alabama
  • have one year of experience working with a Warehouse Management System (WMS) or equivalent supply chain experience
  • must be able to obtain certification in pallet truck and forklift operations (on or before his or her start date in the position)
  • be able to work weekends, holidays, and late nights, as needed
  • have a willingness to travel overnight, sometimes extensively
  • have a willingness to stay until the job is complete (i.e. emergency support)
  • have willingness to accept change, as well as be a positive change agent
  • have a willingness to work weekends, holiday and late nights, as needed
  • be able to lift a minimum of 67 pounds
  • have strong interpersonal skills
  • have ability to adapt to changing work loads
  • have strong ability to behave professionally
  • have ability to work with little or no supervision
  • have ability to demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation, commitment and integrity
  • have strong problem solving skills
  • be able to multitask
  • be able to work in a stressful environment
  • have organizational skills
  • have writing skills and
  • have basic knowledge of hardware and
  • successfully complete the following tests (before his or her start date in the position):
    • Computation
    • Visual Speed and Accuracy
    • Forms Checking
    • Space Visualization


Preferred Qualifications

  • current Orlando Distribution associate
  • have an Associate's degree in Business Information Technology, or related analytical field and
  • have two years of working with a Warehouse Management System (WMS) or equivalent supply chain experience.


Benefits Information

  • Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
  • An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Group health plan (with prescription benefits)
  • Group dental plan
  • Group vision plan
  • Sick pay
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance (with accidental death & dismemberment benefits)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vacation pay
  • Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
  • Paycheck direct deposit
  • Credit union
  • Access to over 50 discount offers including discounts on computer, vehicle and wireless purchases
  • 6 paid holidays (associates can exchange the following holidays with their manager's approval: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day).


Potential Annual Base Pay

42,952 - 59,280

Other Compensation Information

  • Freezer differential: A $.50 per hour freezer differential is paid to associates regularly scheduled in the Frozen Food freezer.
  • Weekend premium pay: $2 per hour weekend premium pay is available


Year End Bonus

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week's pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks' pay.

Additional Information

Please be sure to monitor your email including your spam folder, daily for communications you may receive during the recruiting and selection process for this position. Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.
Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email

Client-provided location(s): Orlando, FL, USA
Job ID: Publix-23009BR
Employment Type: Other

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