KeHE Distributors · 1 day ago
Warehouse Slotting Analyst
Romeoville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expKeHE Distributors is a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor that promotes a people-first culture. The Warehouse Slotting Analyst will maximize production efficiency through effective item placement, warehouse analysis, and maintaining system-related logic that affects production work.
AgricultureConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageHealth CareLifestyleRetail
Responsibilities
Placement of new items in the warehouse
Perform routine daily maintenance moves as suggested by production workers, as well as those discovered through observation or analysis
Create range group slotting maintenance layouts using best applied and available business rules
Ensure that all active items have a forward pick location assignment or dynamic location assignment
Use item forecast information to assist shipping department and receiving department
Analyze aisle movements and make necessary adjustments to enhance productivity & capacity
Balance efficiencies between shipping and receiving to maximize overall capacity & efficiency
Create layout/environment that minimizes damage, and shrink
Manage Open Pick Percentage
Maintain Optimization Module System Data Integrity
Maintain slotting related system logic and suggest modifications as necessary
Maintain Optimization Module TEST Environment Data Integrity
Monitor and manage exception reports
Maintain ERP System Data Integrity
Maintain WMIS System Data Integrity
Maintain Slot Master information
Perform location audits
Conduct Haves/Needs Analysis
Physically reconfigure rack types
Consistently maintain all location labels
Consistently maintain locked locations
Manage and communicate physical location repair issues
Maintain facility rack type layout
Maintain rack type drawings
Maintain Item Master information
Serve as liaison between warehouse and purchasing to assist with dimensional and weight issues, as well as description related issues
Maintain WBP practices, flammability considerations, commodity grouping, and special customer requirements
Assist management in quality related research
WIPS reporting
Pick Line Distribution Reporting
Ergonomic Reporting
Item Fit Constraint Reporting
Empty Percentage by Area reporting
Like Item Separation Group reporting
Kitting Reporting
Moves Reporting
Slot Priority Pick Ratio
Operates material handling equipment
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
A minimum of six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of the WMiS system and TOLAS Inventory software
Proficient experience in Microsoft Word and Excel programs
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions
Ability to write simple correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees in the organization
Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Operate all Material Handling Equipment according to OSHA and company guidelines
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
Develops alternative solutions
Synthesizes complex or diverse information
Uses intuition and experience to complement data
Gives and welcomes feedback
Contributes to building a positive team spirit
Displays willingness to make decisions
Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
Applies feedback to improve performance
Monitors own work to ensure quality
Must adhere to Company, departmental and collective bargaining unit policies, procedures and/or agreements
Meets productivity expectations
Completes work in timely manner
Strives to increase productivity
Is consistently at work and on time
Works overtime as required
Follows instructions
Responds to management direction
Takes responsibility for own actions
Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person when unable to
Asks for and offers help when needed
Meets challenges with resourcefulness
Generates suggestions for improving work
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds up to 8 feet in height and 6 feet in distance
Ability to adjust visual focus on small print
Ability to lift and/or move up to 51 or more pounds up to 8 feet in height and 6 feet in distance
Ability to frequently work in high precarious places
Preferred
Familiarity with RF scan equipment
Benefits
Health/Rx
Dental
Vision
Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
Supplemental life insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Paid sick time
Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
Holiday pay for company designated holidays
Company
KeHE Distributors
KeHE Distributors is a fresh and natural, organic wholesale foods distributor.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
TowerBrook Capital Partners
2019-05-17Private Equity
Leadership Team
Timothy J. Wiggins
Chief Financial Officer
Gene Carter
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-09-24
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2025-09-24
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