Southeastern Grocers · 3 months ago
Receiving Specialist FT
Southeastern Grocers is a retail company that values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. The Receiving Specialist is responsible for managing the daily operations of receiving merchandise shipments, maintaining inventory levels, and ensuring the security of the receiving area. This role also involves managing vendor transactions, reporting invoice discrepancies, and promoting customer satisfaction through effective service.
GroceryNon Profit
Responsibilities
Creates an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated increasing confidence and loyalty
Manages Direct Store Delivery (DSD) ad plan, inventory and ensures merchandising is aligned with CMA requirements and current merchandising plan and maintained for in-stock conditions
Ensures the backroom, coolers, and freezers are organized and free of debris and the supply depot is maintained
Reports any invoice overages or shortages
Ensures financial accuracy of all invoices
Completes daily and weekly administrative tasks (communications, online training, etc.)
Maintains inventory/stocking conditions and reports any discrepancies in inventory
Reviews/inspects products for accuracy, quality and freshness and takes appropriate action with those items
Assist in the planning, and organizing of the inventory process
Manages the supply inventory to ensure in-stock of approved supplies, and do so within the given budget
Promotes trust and respect among associates by collaborating, promoting teamwork, and communicating company, department, and job specific information
Supports department managers in managing target inventory levels and balancing the weekly purchase summaries; maintain records of inventory, invoices, etc., for all departments
Adheres to all local, state, and federal laws, and company guidelines
Ensures company standards for safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation and productivity are maintained
Adheres to all regulatory compliance requirements pertaining to food safety, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) & Country of Origin Labeling (COOL), and Department of Agriculture (DOA)
Executes all product recalls and withdrawals in a timely manner while ensuring all items are secured and removed from customer access
Reinforces safety programs by complying with safety procedures and inspects and identifies unsafe conditions to report to store management
Notifies management of customer or employee accidents
Reports all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud
Ensures adherence to wage and hour policies and regulations
Cultivates a culture of safety within the store
Ensures self and all associates are working safely and have received necessary safety training
Ensures Hazardous Assessments are posted for associate reference and that Personal Protective Equipment is available and utilized by all associates executing tasks within the department, as required
Ensures equipment is in good repair; reports and assists with remediation (ex. lock out/tag out of equipment) of safety hazards within the department
Qualification
Required
Must be 18 years of age
Authorization to work in the United States or the ability to obtain the same
Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background check
Strong customer service skills
Exceptional interpersonal, motivational and communication skills
Knowledge of basic math
Ability to handle stressful situations
Proficient with computer applications used in effectively operating the department
3 - 6 years minimum relevant experience
Preferred
High School / GED
English & Spanish
Company
Southeastern Grocers
Southeastern Grocers is the fifth-largest traditional supermarket chain in the United States.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$200MKey Investors
Silver Point Capital, L.P.
2025-10-21Debt Financing· $200M
2024-03-07Acquired
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