Inventory Specialist FT

Overview Fresco y Mas is committed to fostering a work environment where all associates can be authentic, feel valued, while reaching their full potential. Inventory Specialist Job Purpose Supports the store management team with inventory management, in-stock availability levels, merchandising standards, expense control and other operational processes to maintain company standards. Increases customer confidence and loyalty by promoting and executing consistent and compliant operating conditions. Provides courteous, knowledgeable and prompt service. Values diversity and supports an inclusive environment by embracing the backgrounds and experiences of the team. Key Performance Indicators (KPI) OSAT (Availability) – Overall customer Satisfaction. POS surveys. Percentage of reward card customers rating their trip an 8, 9, or 10, on a 0‑10 scale in the availability driver questions. SMART – Store inventory and ordering management process audit. Scored on a 1‑5, with 1 being a pass, 2‑3 an opportunity and 4‑5 a fail. Renewals are excluded from audits. Essential Responsibilities Service – 40%: Creates an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated, increasing confidence and loyalty. Performs daily and weekly store walks, audits and ensures reports are completed to confirm product in‑stock conditions are at company standards. Financial – 30%: Completes daily and weekly administrative tasks (communications, online training, etc.). Assists in the planning, and organizing of the inventory process. Ensures reclaim, transfers, discards, and date checks are handled to reduce shrink. Reviews and researches excessive back‑stock to determine root cause and correct the data if needed. Leadership – 15%: Promotes trust and respect among associates by collaborating, promoting teamwork, and communicating company, department, and job specific information. Adheres to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines. Compliance/Safety – 15%: Ensures company standards for safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation and productivity are maintained. Adheres to all regulatory compliance requirements pertaining to food safety, USDA & COOL, and DOA. Executes all product recalls and withdrawals in a timely manner while ensuring all items are secured and removed from customer access. Reinforces safety programs by complying with safety procedures and inspecting and identifying unsafe conditions to report to store management. Notifies management of customer or employee accidents. Reports all safety risks, or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud. Ensures adherence to wage and hour policies and regulations. Cultivates a culture of safety within the store. Ensures self and all associates work safely and have received necessary safety training. Ensures Hazardous Assessments are posted, and personal protective equipment is available and utilized. Ensures equipment is in good repair; reports and assists with remediation (e.g., lock out/tag out of equipment) of safety hazards. Performs other job‑related duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Education: N/A Preferred Education: High School / GED Relevant Experience / Supervisory Experience: 3 – 6 years minimum; no experience required Language(s) Required / Preferred: English; English & Spanish Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Must be 18 years of age; Authorization to work in the United States or ability to obtain the same; Successful completion of pre‑employment drug test and background check; Strong customer service skills; Exceptional interpersonal, motivational and communication skills; Knowledge of basic math; Ability to handle stressful situations; Proficient with computer applications used in effectively operating the department. Environmental Factors Retail – General. Heavy physical demands: The employee is regularly required to stand or walk on various types of flooring, utilize manual dexterity, talk, see, hear, smell, and perform repetitive movements with both hands and/or both feet. Frequently required to reach at waist level or overhead, carry, push or lift loads up to the required weights listed. Occasionally required to sit, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb up to 30 ft. Working conditions: may be exposed to indoor, outdoor, cold, freezing, heated, and wet/humid conditions. Safety risk factors: frequently required to twist back or neck, walk on slippery or cluttered floor; works with hazardous equipment and may be exposed to sharp objects. Occasionally exposed to loud noise, skin irritants, nuisance dust, fumes and sprays, hazardous cleaning solutions and other toxins. Required equipment: cleaning supplies and equipment, general office equipment, register, pricing gun, scales, scanner, various material handling equipment such as racks, carts, pallet jacks, shopping carts. Personal protective equipment: goggles, gloves, back brace. Lifting requirement: 250 lbs. Pulling requirement: 50 lbs. Travel Requirements No occasional overnight travel. Shift Varied #J-18808-Ljbffr