Inventory Management Specialist - Brown Jug - Fairbanks

Position Overview:

Brown Jug is a premium retailer of wine, beer, and spirits. We offer a great place to work, with a friendly atmosphere and energetic work environment. We provide our customers with convenience, selection, and top-notch service! We promote a team atmosphere that is busy and challenging, but always aims to be cooperative and fun. When you choose to work with us you can be sure you will be treated with the respect and support you need to be a success.

As an Inventory Management Specialist, you will be expected to receive inventory, complete cycle counts, control organization on invoices, product and back stock. You will also participate in customer service to every person who walks into our store, understand customer needs, instill a customer mindset within the store, participate in stocking and merchandising of store, and ensure the store is stocked and ready to serve our customers.

This position will assist the Brown Jug Fairbanks Warehouse Store (278) located at 559 Harold Bently Ave.

Primary/Major Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

People Skills:

• Customer service driven, friendly, willing to talk to all customers
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Maintain a professional appearance, demeanor and attitude at all times

Customer Offering:

• Deliver exemplary customer service
• Maintain a high level of service and product knowledge by completing all training within required timeline
• Assist customer from store and/or offer car service when appropriate

Financial:

• Complete customer transactions on the Point-of-Sale (POS) device, including payment
• Ensure all cash handling policies and procedures are adhered to
• Ensure all opening and closing procedures are done correctly (when applicable)
• Complete end-of-day till reports (when applicable)
• Ensure safe is locked at all times and deposits are secured (when applicable)

Day-to-Day Operations:

• Perform all opening and closing procedures (when applicable)
• Receive shipments, check them in to verify accuracy in cost and items
• Complete inventory questions through email and correct discrepancies
• Complete Cycle Counts by each deadline
• Create Purchase Orders
• Work with each vendor, merchandiser, and driver
• Stock shelves and cooler with product
• Participate in merchandising and promotional activities
• Participate in routine store maintenance and cleaning
• Other tasks as assigned

Regulatory Adherence:

• Ensure that OHS, LP, TAP/Rserving, and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and adhered to
• Maintain First-Aid, LP, and OHS Training
• Maintain TAP or Rserving certification
• Adheres to all Afognak Native Corporation policies, with a focus on Social Responsibility

Qualifications and Experience:

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age or older
• Minimum of 1 year experience in retail environment (preferred, not required)
• Minimum of 1-years’ supervisory and/or management experience (preferred)
• Experience in inventory control and receiving
• Experience with counting inventory
• Organization with paperwork, invoices, credits and Purchase Orders

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• TAP or Rserving Certification
• First-Aid Certificate is considered an asset but not required
• Training in wine/beer/spirits (preferred, not required)

Physical Requirements:

• Available to work a varied retail schedule, including evening and weekends
• Able to safely lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to stand for an extended period
• Comfortable climbing ladders

Other Skills and Capabilities:

• Highly self-motivated
• Customer service driven
• Effective leadership of large team
• Strong sales background
• Proven track record of success
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Must be able to pass a Background Check
• Must have access to reliable transportation

Employees have the following basic rights:

• Right to refuse unsafe work
• Right to participate in the workplace health and safety activities through the Health and Safety Committee (HSC) or as a Worker Health and Safety Representative
• Right to know, or the right to be informed about actual and potential dangers in the workplace

Employees responsibilities include the following:

• Employees must work in compliance with OHS acts and regulations
• Use personal protective equipment and clothing as directed
• Report workplace hazards and dangers to your manager or Health and Safety Representative
• Report all accidents and incidents immediately to their manager and document accordingly
• Report all broken or damaged equipment to your manager and document accordingly

Equal Opportunity Employer
Afognak Native Corporation and Afognak’s direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates to include Alutiiq, LLC; Afognak Commercial Group, LLC; Alutiiq Professional Consulting, LLC; and each of their respective domestic and foreign, direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates including but not limited to Liquor Stores USA North Inc. dba Brown Jug and dba Gold Rush Liquor (collectively referred to as “Afognak” or “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (collectively, “Protected Status”).

Pay Transparency and Company Benefits
The pay range information provided is a general guideline. The pay rate offered will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as geographic locations, market data, and other business considerations, as permitted by law. Our full range of benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability protection, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k) retirement. Benefits are based on the role for which an employee is hired.

Privacy
Afognak Native Corporation and its subsidiaries Alutiiq, LLC, Afognak Commercial Group, LLC, and Alutiiq Professional Consulting, LLC, and their various subsidiaries, including Liquor Stores USA North Inc. DBA Brown Jug and Liquor Stores USA North Inc. DBA Gold Rush Liquor (collectively referred to as “Afognak” or “Company”), respect your privacy and treat the information you provide us, including your Personal Information (“PI”) and Sensitive Personal Information (“SPI”), with care. Visit the Company's privacy website for more information.