• Job Description

  Req#: 691206
  Inventory Control Manager – Job Description Position Summary
  The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for leading all inventory accuracy, ordering integrity, shrink control, and backroom organization processes within the store. This role ensures product availability, reduces waste, and supports operational efficiency through consistent inventory practices and compliance with company standards.
  Key Responsibilities Inventory Accuracy & Controls
  • Maintain accurate inventory counts through scheduled and unscheduled cycle counts.
  • Monitor inventory variances, research root causes, and implement corrective actions.
  • Ensure proper rotation, dating, and handling of perishable and non‑perishable products.
  • Verify accuracy of receiving processes, including invoices, deliveries, and vendor credits.
  • Oversee backroom organization to ensure proper storage, labeling, and product flow.
  Ordering & Replenishment
  • Review and adjust ordering levels based on sales trends, seasonality, and promotional activity.
  • Work with Department Managers to ensure orders align with budget and demand forecasts.
  • Validate automated ordering inputs and correct data inaccuracies affecting replenishment.
  • Minimize out‑of‑stocks, overstocks, and unnecessary inventory buildup.
  Shrink Control & Compliance
  • Lead store shrink-reduction initiatives and ensure compliance with company best practices.
  • Conduct regular audits of high‑risk items and ensure accurate tracking.
  • Partner with Asset Protection on areas of opportunity related to loss or theft.
  • Monitor receiving records, inventory adjustments, and damages to ensure proper documentation.
  Leadership & Communication
  • Provide training and guidance to department teams on inventory systems and processes.
  • Communicate regularly with Store Director, Assistant Store Directors, and department leaders regarding inventory performance.
  • Support cross-department collaboration to meet store operational and financial goals.
  • Participate in store meetings, inventory reviews, and operational planning sessions.
  Qualifications
  • Prior retail, grocery, or inventory management experience preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret reports and identify trends.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Ability to lead, train, and influence teams across multiple departments.
  • Familiarity with inventory systems, receiving processes, and ordering tools is a plus.

• About the company

  Albertsons Companies, Inc. With 2,252 stores as of the first quarter of fiscal year 2021 and 270,000 employees as of fiscal year 2020, the company is the second-largest supermarket chain in North America after Kroger, which has 2,750 stores.

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