Inventory Control Specialist

Job Title: Inventory Control Specialist (ICS)

Job Location: Store

Reports to: Store Manager

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Inventory Control Specialists execute the inventory maintenance (scanning outs) controls for the store.

JOB DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for all “Top 200” cycle counts being completed, and changes being researched
• Review on hand accuracy changes submitted by associates and research if necessary
• Scan outs, lows, and overs daily
• Give recommendations for PIP approvals to Store Manager
• Communicate with the store support purchasing team about in-stock issues
• Ensure quality customer service with Customer CARE practices
• Assist with planogram resets to ensure on-hand accuracy
• Research inventory variances to determine if count issues exist
• Reduce inventory shrink by identifying potential causes of shrink and retraining associates on proper procedures
• Use general office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer.
• Operate Telxon gun, forklift, pallet jack, ladder, and other retail equipment.
• May be required to cross train and perform other duties

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years management experience preferred, with knowledge of specific department
• Strong communications (written, oral and interpersonal skills)
• Ability to interact with the team in a fast-paced environment, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner
• Ability to work independently without supervision
• Ability to work a 40-hour workweek with varied hours, days, night, and weekends as business dictates
• Ability to access and use the in-store computer, scanning system, and wireless handheld unit
• Ability to participate in our online applicant and new hire onboarding process remotely
• Ability to complete computer-based training

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Good visual acuity
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull a minimum of 30 pounds repetitively and 31-50 pounds intermittently
• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time
• Ability to use a ladder and/or pallet jack
• Close vision for computer work
• Repetitive wrist movements on keyboard
• Ability to walk up and down stairs multiple times per day
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively and professionally with all audiences (in-person or via handheld transceiver)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions