Inventory Controller

About the Role

Works closely with Assistant Branch Managers and Branch Manager to ensure efficient operations in Inventory, Front End, Cash Room, and Receiving Departments. Maintains a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient customer service. Supports the Branch Manager in maintaining company standards. Can be responsible for holding warehouse keys. Performs manual labor as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the accuracy of the physical inventory at the branch.
• Uses a scan gun and moves merchandise as needed to obtain information.
• Makes decisions on pricing and ensures gross margins are maintained at levels required by corporate.
• Communicates margin issues to buyers and follows up for timely response.
• Reviews sales price differential report to determine if front-end pricing is accurate and makes appropriate changes.
• Ensures cycle counts are conducted on a timely and regular basis.
• Trains all staff for inventory purposes and is responsible for the preparation and conducting of semi-annual inventories.
• Coordinates Inventory Control with Receiving, Perishables, Dry Goods Floor, and Front End to ensure low stock, out of stock, negative on-hand, and computer inventory are correct.
• Supervises Stock-taker.
• Coordinates writing of adjustment vouchers to vendors for damages and meets with vendor reps to obtain approvals.
• Responsible for liquor and tobacco tax filings with the proper governmental agencies.
• Reports shrink and researches causes.
• Controls markdowns and voids by monitoring damages and overstock.
• Analyzes and determines reasons for negative inventory and margins.
• Reviews store statistical reports for any abnormal or erroneous data.
• Assists other departments when needed, including Front End.
• Performs various tasks and projects as directed by Branch Manager and Corporate Headquarters.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience in retail or wholesale.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Background in Physical Inventory maintenance/control.
• Proven leadership skills; ability to supervise and direct employees.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, employees, vendors, customers, and the buying department.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, mass, and volume.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to company values and strong customer orientation.
• Must be PC literate; working knowledge of MS Office; 10-key skills a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Lift/Carry Abilities:
  • Lift – 50 lbs
  • Carry strength (50’ or less) – 50 lbs
  • Frequently lift/carry (12x/hour) – 50 lbs
  • Constant lift/carry (> 30x/hr) – 20 lbs
  • Occasional Push/Pull (> 5x/hour) – 450 lbs
• Physical Aptitudes:
  • Agility/dynamic balance – 80-100%
  • Finger dexterity – 80-100%
  • Manual dexterity – 80-100%
• Posture Tolerance:
  • Stand/walk – for up to 4 hours at a time; during full inventory, must stand for up to 6 hours at a time.
  • Reach above shoulder level – occasionally
  • Twist/turn head – frequently
  • Bend over/stoop – frequently
  • Climb steps/ladder – occasionally
  • Kneel/squat – occasionally

Work environment: Ambient temperature is generally moderate but may require performing inventory in refrigerated areas and freezers. Industrial vehicles (forklifts, Hilo) operate in the warehouse.