Houston, Texas
Jake’s Finer Foods
Role Summary

This is an operations position responsible for maintaining and coordinating all slotting processes with a goal of reducing the overall operations cost per case. Must manage to develop slotting processes resulting in improved productivity. Take Ownership of the entire Slotting/Cubing process. Always looking to establish new and innovative ways to do business. Establish relationship with Purchasing to assist in reduction of product days on hand.

Position Responsibilities

Determines placement of all incoming merchandise and ensures entirety of product is slotted within at least one receiving day prior to arrival at Jake’s Finer Foods. Appropriately update Jake’s systems for the next respected selection process

Oversees completion of moving product as needed, making room for new and currently slotted products to efficiently utilize space. Accurately reflecting all changes made physically into Jake’s software system

Communicate updates in pallet configuration of new and relocated product to buyers and the purchasing team on a weekly basis.

Evaluate and determine optimal location for current slotted product. Making product moves daily to improve productivity

Ensures the collection and input of accurate case dimensions of all inventory at Jake’s. Daily cubing any and all new items that arrive at Jake’s.

Identifies “like items” that are slotted in such a way that the products may not be confused and mis-picked; separate items, as needed, to reduce the possibility of mis-pick and miss-delivery of product to customers

Un-slot items with zero quantity on hand daily, preparing for more new items daily to arrive

Reviews forms, reports, graphs, and spreadsheets to ensure accuracy and completeness of assignments given.

Analyzes, identifies, and proposes action to the solution of problems within the operations department in an effort to increase productivity and the effectiveness of the department

Conforms to all equipment operation rules in an effort to reduce accidents and injuries.

Requirements

Communication- Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; able to change his/her approach to fit the audience.

Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Decision Making/Problem Solving -Gathers and analyzes information skillfully, distinguishing essentials from side-issues; develops alternate solutions when needed.

Attention to Detail – Remains focused when dealing with detailed information; handles details meticulously and makes very few mistakes; recognizes contradictions in detailed information.

Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; communicates changes and updates to appropriate team members; adapts to changes in the work environment.

Preferred Industry experience in foodservice distribution or wholesale distribution

Preferred experience working within slotting projects, inventory, and or order selection in a distribution warehouse

Benefits

Training & Development

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Houston, Texas
Jake’s Finer Foods
Role Summary

This is an operations position responsible for maintaining and coordinating all slotting processes with a goal of reducing the overall operations cost per case. Must manage to develop slotting processes resulting in improved productivity. Take Ownership of the entire Slotting/Cubing process. Always looking to establish new and innovative ways to do business. Establish relationship with Purchasing to assist in reduction of product days on hand.

Position Responsibilities

Determines placement of all incoming merchandise and ensures entirety of product is slotted within at least one receiving day prior to arrival at Jake’s Finer Foods. Appropriately update Jake’s systems for the next respected selection process

Oversees completion of moving product as needed, making room for new and currently slotted products to efficiently utilize space. Accurately reflecting all changes made physically into Jake’s software system

Communicate updates in pallet configuration of new and relocated product to buyers and the purchasing team on a weekly basis.

Evaluate and determine optimal location for current slotted product. Making product moves daily to improve productivity

Ensures the collection and input of accurate case dimensions of all inventory at Jake’s. Daily cubing any and all new items that arrive at Jake’s.

Identifies “like items” that are slotted in such a way that the products may not be confused and mis-picked; separate items, as needed, to reduce the possibility of mis-pick and miss-delivery of product to customers

Un-slot items with zero quantity on hand daily, preparing for more new items daily to arrive

Reviews forms, reports, graphs, and spreadsheets to ensure accuracy and completeness of assignments given.

Analyzes, identifies, and proposes action to the solution of problems within the operations department in an effort to increase productivity and the effectiveness of the department

Conforms to all equipment operation rules in an effort to reduce accidents and injuries.

Requirements

Communication- Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; able to change his/her approach to fit the audience.

Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Decision Making/Problem Solving -Gathers and analyzes information skillfully, distinguishing essentials from side-issues; develops alternate solutions when needed.

Attention to Detail – Remains focused when dealing with detailed information; handles details meticulously and makes very few mistakes; recognizes contradictions in detailed information.

Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; communicates changes and updates to appropriate team members; adapts to changes in the work environment.

Preferred Industry experience in foodservice distribution or wholesale distribution

Preferred experience working within slotting projects, inventory, and or order selection in a distribution warehouse

Benefits

Training & Development

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)