Warehouse Inventory Control Associate

• 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

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Department: Inventory Control / Inventory Management 
Reports To: DC Inventory Control Manager 

Position Summary: 

The Cycle Counter is responsible for executing scheduled and unscheduled cycle counts within a high-volume food distribution center, ensuring physical inventory consistently reconciles with system on-hand quantities. This role requires a working knowledge of warehouse operations and a genuine understanding of how inventory accuracy impacts the broader business. Ideal candidates take ownership of their counts, communicate discrepancies clearly and collaboratively, and hold themselves to a high standard of accuracy. 

• Key Responsibilities: 

  Cycle Count Execution: 

  • Execute scheduled and walk-off counts on assigned locations, sustaining a count accuracy standard of 98% or greater. 

  System & Data: 

  • Navigate WMS (NTS) to create, view, and manage cycle count batches, self-initiating counts and identifying, root-causing, and correcting variances without reliance on leadership direction; escalating systemic discrepancies to IC leadership as appropriate. 

  Operational Awareness: 

  • Develop working knowledge of warehouse processes across supporting departments to understand how inventory accuracy impacts the broader operation. 

  Collaboration and Growth 

  • Engage with the Sr. Cycle Counter as primary mentor and resource during onboarding and beyond.  
  • Participate in regular check-ins with the DC IC Manager and contribute to a culture of accountability, interoperability, and empathy. 

   

  Qualifications: 

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.  
  • Some experience in warehouse, distribution center, or logistics environment preferred; motivated candidates with no prior experience will be considered. 
  • Ability to obtain VHP, Reach Truck, and Picker equipment certifications within 30 days of hire.  
  • Ability to work in physically demanding environment; standing, walking, and operating powered equipment for extended periods.  
  • Basic computer proficiency; ability to navigate inventory or warehouse management systems with provided training. 
  • Strong attention to detail with a demonstrated ability of accuracy under pressure.  

   

Preferred Skills: 

• Prior experience in cycle counting, inventory control, or receiving.  

• Familiarity with WMS platforms; NTS or AS400 experience a plus.  

• Ability to identify patterns in count discrepancies and communicate findings clearly to leadership.  

• Comfortable working independently and self-managing workload within defined daily priorities.  

• • Demonstrated reliability and consistency. 
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