Food & Beverage Inventory Control Clerk - Lake Buena Vista, United States - The Walt Disney Company

Description

About the Role & Team:
"We make magic." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen

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.


What You Will Do:
Count food & beverage products daily, up to 1,000 various SKUs

Order and maintain appropriate inventory levels via a computer-based inventory system

Determine proper order quantities based on historical usage, patterns, future events, and production needs

Ensure all products arrive when due and confirm the accuracy of deliveries while addressing any mis-picks, damages, or shortages

Research, reconcile and pay invoices daily

Perform audit to ensure daily transactions process through food and beverage financial system of record

Monitor open purchase orders (POs) and resolve any POs greater than 3 days

Track and research vendor and warehouse credits

Communicate inventory status (including shortages and production-impacting issues) with Culinary team and leadership

Communicate with multiple vendors, both internal (DC-3) and external (Direct-to-Store Delivery)

Connect with Chefs, vendors, and team members to understand requests and the level of importance

Resolve daily stock shortages and outages

Work with other areas to secure products

Conduct all transfer types via Inventory Management Systems, including spoilage and inter-location transfers

Collaborate with Cast Members receiving shipments (Food Handlers)

Follow Food Safety guidelines

Inspect and ensure compliance with quality standards

Follow inventory management best practices and standards shared by leadership

Determine appropriate placement within storage areas

Conduct month-end inventory procedures


Required Qualifications & Skills:
Minimum six months of work experience in Food & Beverage, Inventory Management roles, or Supply Chain

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

Understanding of the usage of Inventory Management Application Systems

Able to lift items that weigh up to 50 lbs.

Comfortable working for an extended time in coolers and freezers

Advanced skills in tracking the progress of multiple requests

Strong attention to detail and analytical mentality

High proficiency using Microsoft Office Professional Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)

Ability to build reports and trackers

Ability to learn new computer applications

Skills to maintain relationships across teams

Initiative to take alternate action to improve efficiency and work independently

Strong communication skills

Strong organizational skills and ability/desire to multitask

Ability to interact and influence Cast Members of all levels

Ability and desire to work in a diverse environment

A valid US Driver's License


Preferred Qualifications:
One year of work experience in Food & Beverage, Inventory Management roles, or Supply Chain

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Hospitality Management, or equivalent experience

Experience with SAP and G.O.L.D. systems

Knowledge of Disney procurement practices


Required Education:
High school diploma or equivalent


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 .

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Location:
Lake Buena Vista,Florida


Job Posting Company:
Walt Disney World Resort

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