Inventory Specialist

Essential Functions

• Function as the location’s primary inventory expert to review all movement of inventory in/out of the location and assure the accuracy of inventory levels.
• Analyze store level shrink data to identify and track problem areas and trends and improve overall loss prevention awareness throughout the location.
• Identify procedural deficiencies and advise the Store Manager on policy or procedure issues, violations, and opportunities.
• Obtain inventory lists on a regular basis and physically check accuracy of counts on identified items throughout all departments.
• Research and document reasons for any inventory variances, track and report all major discrepancies to location management and the Purchasing organization.
• Obtain negative count lists and reconcile discrepancies as needed to reflect actual product availability on all counts.
• Maintain and review out of stocks to identify opportunities to improve in-stock position by working with location management and the Purchasing organization.
• Receive all direct shipments to the location assuring accurate processing of all receipts into the location.
• Review of product condition for issues (damage, expiration dates, discrepancies) on items brought into the location.
• Process all inventory adjustments to the location inventory including buybacks, count corrections, expired product, etc.
• Verify, confirm, and post location to location transfers- (Pending)
• Complete on-going cycle counts and participates as key contributor with annual physical inventory.

Requirements

• Advanced understanding of retail operations with 2+ years of retail experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Farm & Home products and merchandise across all categories.
• Knowledge of inventory management and point of sale (POS) systems preferred.
• Ability to learn how to use the company’s ERP system (as needed).
• Knowledge of applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional communication and people skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work with groups of individuals as well as independently.
• Contribute to a positive working environment.
• Ability to operate computers and other commonly used retail equipment.
• Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods of time.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
• This position is highly active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and climbing all day.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds, occasionally engaging in assisted lifting over 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information

• Positive attitude with a passion for collaborating with Team Members that want to grow.
• Excellent Benefit Package: Eligible for standard voluntary benefits, including health, vision, dental, life insurance, and 401K per standard company eligibility requirements. Additional supplements available.
• Strong Team Member Discount after 30 days.
• Pay Range: $15.50/hr-$19.00/hr.