Inventory Specialist

Inventory SpecialistPosition Summary: The Inventory Specialist is a Full Time Position that will oversee all store-level processes related to inventory management to achieve an accurate and productive stock of inventory. The Inventory Specialist will research inventory inaccuracies to determine root cause and will train other staff members on inventory best practices.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Assist store personnel with the 7-day workflow including performing the following activities:Price changesCycle countsNegative on-handsItem Change Management (ICM)Coach all staff on inventory management best practices as they apply to each person's job duties, including the training of new associates.Create and update documentation related to in-store inventory maintenance processes.Routinely review inventory management reports and provide analysis to store management team.Monitor shrinkage and recommend ways to reduce theft and breakage in the store.Identify obsolete inventory and develop an action plan to deal with it appropriately.Implement and maintain location codes.Review and monitor purchase orders.Oversee introduction of new items to store mix.Qualifications:Intense attention to detailSuperb organization and prioritizationExcellent written and verbal communicationStrong knowledge of technical systems, applications and equipmentExperience with POS systems or similarRetail experienceExperience with Microsoft Office applicationsHigh standards and measures of excellence to ensure quality assurance in every aspect of the roleIndependent judgement and problem solving with very little supervision.Physical Demand and Work Environment:Lift up to 50 poundsAbility to climb stairs and use hands with repetitive motionWork a flexible schedule to include nights and/or weekends as dictated by retail operationsWork in heated and/or air-conditioned indoor setting including in a warehouseRequirements:Reliable transportation to work.Can stand for long periods of time.Detail-oriented.