Inventory Control Specialist

Inventory Control Specialist

The Inventory Control Specialist prepares and manages stock counts to maintain an accurate stock level within the store. They monitor all aspects of inventory processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiencies and productivity. Essential job duties and responsibilities include:

• Plan and execute physical stock count of store inventory.
• Assist in compiling Physical Inventory Count Sheets for data upload and to populate Net Variance Report.
• Provide Root Cause Analysis Report and Pareto Charts based on research and data compilation.
• Manage the hardware required for stock counts & stock takes.
• Reconcile and thoroughly analyze store inventory counts in the system.
• Ensure transfer cut-off dates are adhered to.
• Investigate and report stock discrepancies across the store and warehouse.
• Work with AGMs in all PI count preparation including levels of staff on inventory process and procedures.
• Control manual transfer forms, write-off forms, delivery discrepancy report. System input of location-to location transfers.
• Liaise with store operations and R&A teams on day to day inventory discrepancies and update MCS, including negative stocks management, corrections and reporting.
• Audit, process, sort, count and transfer out merchandise for pending Reverse Logistics (RL) and Inter-Division Transfers (IDT).
• Coordinate with Store Team for items that needs to be repaired (Including Defective Tools Report).
• Review and action outstanding Inter-departmental transfers.
• Maintain and provide clearance of invalid SKUs (POS errors) Systems inventory adjustments for stock write offs/ins, Return to vendor shipments or Returns to warehouses.
• Adjust inventory in the system for aged inventory, damaged inventory, or non-moving inventory.
• Coordinate with Planners on aged GWP's according to the GWP program.
• Audit pre-orders and VIP orders.
• Monitor inventory movements required for ETR (In-flyter or on-line) transactions.
• Follow up on Inventory accuracy systems and procedures, i.e. GWPs, promotions.
• Provide consistent feedback to improve and streamline systems currently in place.
• Help provide Finance & Auditors documents related to inventory adjustments or movements.
• Consignment Reporting.
• Provide Ad Hocs Report to support Store and DC Operations.
• Meet with Location's Management Team monthly for Inventory Status Update Report.
• Monitor tickets and process rejected items for adjustments in the 3 pt approval Global Inventory adjustment process.
• Location specific requirements, if applicable: Manage all Spirit/Wine/Tobacco (SWT) breakages and other Duty Free Damages transfer to DC, including expiring Custom entries.
• Process write-offs & help monitor Did Not Turn Up items (DNTUs) Gate deliveries of products.
• Oversee maintenance of vendor UPC barcodes.
• Monitor outstanding shipment acknowledgement, follow up with Logistics team to ensure completion of booking process.
• Manage pre-order release function and review outstanding pre-orders.

Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum College Level
• 2-3 years inventory or stock control experience
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office application skills
• Leadership skills and willing to make decisions
• Critical knowledge & skills including tools, software applications, language, etc.
• Fluency in English language and other language(s) as required by location
• Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work capably under pressure and react positively to operation and people-oriented situations.
• Work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Must be able to work well with other personnel at various levels and be team-oriented.

Benefits:

• Day One Health Benefits
• 401k Plan Contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Bonus Eligible
• Parking Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

The hourly rate for this position is $25.00-$35.00. Placement within this range will be based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. DFS is an equal opportunity employer.