Food & Beverage Inventory Control Clerk

Job ID

10057856

Location

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States

Business

Date posted

As the Food & Beverage Inventory Control Clerk (ICC) you will procure and maintain Walt Disney World kitchens and serving locations’ supplies and unfinished goods inventories. In this role you will implement the tasks that contribute to lean inventory management.

Most of the inventory control work is completed before the food production begins; therefore, you will work third shifts/early morning shifts, usually at 4:00 AM, but could be as early as 2:00 AM. Depending on the location, you will report to the location's Inventory Planning Manager (IPM), Receiving Manager, Chef, Proprietor, or Sous Chef.

To be a successful candidate you will have excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with various partners while understanding system capabilities and completing inventory control strategies.

This is a Full-Time role.

Responsibilities:

• Track and research vendor and warehouse credits
• Communicate with multiple vendors, both internal (DC-3) and external (Direct-to-Store Delivery)
• Determine proper order quantities based on historical usage, patterns, future events, and production needs
• Count food & beverage products daily, up to 1,000 various SKUs
• Follow Food Safety guidelines
• Perform audit to ensure daily transactions process through food and beverage financial system of record
• Communicate inventory status (including shortages and production-impacting issues) with Culinary team and leadership
• Order and maintain appropriate inventory levels via a computer-based inventory system
• Collaborate with Cast Members receiving shipments (Food Handlers)
• Ensure all products arrive when due and confirm the accuracy of deliveries while addressing any mis-picks, damages, or shortages
• Inspect and ensure compliance with quality standards
• Conduct month-end inventory procedures
• Determine appropriate placement within storage areas
• Research, reconcile and pay invoices daily
• Monitor open purchase orders (POs) and resolve any POs greater than 3 days
• Follow inventory management best practices and standards shared by leadership
• Work with other areas to secure products
• Conduct all transfer types via Inventory Management Systems, including spoilage and inter-location transfers
• Connect with Chefs, vendors, and team members to understand requests and the level of importance
• Resolve daily stock shortages and outages

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum six months of work experience in Food & Beverage, Inventory Management roles, or Supply Chain
• Advanced skills in tracking the progress of multiple requests
• Ability to learn new computer applications
• Understanding of the usage of Inventory Management Application Systems
• Ability to build reports and trackers
• High proficiency using Microsoft Office Professional Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Strong communication skills
• Ability and desire to work in a diverse environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability/desire to multitask
• Able to lift items that weigh up to 50 lbs.
• Available to commit to work any day of the week during early shifts (as early as 2:00 AM) and shifts including weekends, overnights, and holidays
• Ability to interact and influence Cast Members of all levels
• Strong attention to detail and analytical mentality
• Comfortable working for an extended time in coolers and freezers
• Initiative to take alternate action to improve efficiency and work independently
• Skills to maintain relationships across teams
• High school diploma or equivalent
• A valid US Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of work experience in Food & Beverage, Inventory Management roles, or Supply Chain
• Experience with SAP and G.O.L.D. systems
• Knowledge of Disney procurement practices
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Hospitality Management, or equivalent experience

Benefits and Perks:

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.