Field Inventory Control Specialist II

About the Company

Loaf N Jug is a member of the Cumberland Farms family of brands, a leading convenience retailer in the United States. Cumberland Farms operates over 1,500 locations across multiple store banners, including Certified Oil, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Minit Mart, Sprint Food Stores, Tom Thumb, Turkey Hill, and Quik Stop. Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, the company employs over 18,000 team members and is committed to delivering excellent fuel, grocery, merchandise, and food service.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Earned wage access (work today, get paid tomorrow)
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, health, and dental coverage
• 401K with company match
• Team member discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account
• Company spirit days
• Employee recognition and awards

About the Role

This position is responsible for producing store inventory results that identify operational issues such as theft, accounting errors, paperwork discrepancies, pricing inaccuracies, and cash discrepancies. The role involves evaluating inventory conditions and adherence to company shrink control systems through physical counts and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support an audit process involving 1-3 Field Audit Control Specialists to conduct physical inventories of store merchandise, including saleable items, overstocks, damaged product, and returns.
• Evaluate inventory conditions against the company’s audit readiness standards, coaching store managers on proper standards and delivering results professionally.
• Produce immediate audit results by comparing physical inventory against book balances, adjusting for sales, purchases, transfers, and price changes (retail, cost, and item-level).
• Research inventory results for accuracy, making adjustments and corrections using corporate reports, vendor data, retail margins, and accounting discrepancies.
• Evaluate store managers’ execution of company shrink standards, assessing the validity of their paperwork and statements.
• Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction, accuracy, and speed in audit processes.

Requirements

• Minimum education: High School Diploma or GED (Associate’s Degree preferred).
• Minimum experience: Retail Guest Service Leader, Shift Supervisor, or Keyholder (Retail Store Manager and/or inventory auditing experience preferred).
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to deliver feedback professionally.
• Self-discipline, teamwork, and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyze complex information and exercise good judgment.
• Willingness to travel long distances daily and overnight as needed.
• Availability for full-time hours (40-45 hours/week, Mon-Fri), with early start times (typically 5:00 AM).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Endure long periods of standing, kneeling, and squatting.
• Work in varying temperatures, including freezer and refrigeration environments.

Additional Information

Loaf N Jug values diversity and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if they don’t meet every requirement. The company fosters an inclusive environment where unique perspectives are celebrated.