Please note- this position is open to internal candidates only, at this time

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

Ensure effective accountability and execution of systematic inventory process schedules, quality assurance processes and standards, and inventory management processes and standards.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Tour facilities, including outside storage areas, daily to physically inspect inventory and identify inventory concerns and opportunities to improve inventory processes
• Monitor daily workflow of inventory processes and provide ongoing employee training and support to achieve desired inventory management objectives
• Oversee merchandise claims management process and ensure that all merchandise returns are processed in accordance with company policy
• Ensure that full vendor credit is received for applicable merchandise claims
• In coordination with the Loss Prevention Manager, plan and prepare in advance for scheduled cycle counts
• Under the direction of the Loss Prevention Manager, and in coordination with the Inventory Management Team, develop methods to reduce and eliminate shrink, and improve internal processes/controls
• Conduct regular cycle counts of merchandise in accordance with cycle count schedules
• Prepare Inventory Status Report (ISR) monthly and present results to key management throughout the Company, as requested
• Report inventory standings, shrink, negative quantities on-hand, receiving issues, store concerns, and excessive shrink concerns to supervisor on a weekly basis
• Meet with Store Manager on a routine basis to make aware and discuss any inventory issues
• Verify all inbound and outbound merchandise is accurately received, shipped, and posted
• Collect information about mis-loads, receiving errors, and employee training and development needs to supervisor monthly, or as requested
• Oversee all transfers, review them for accuracy in accordance with established policies, and ensure their timely and accurate completion
• Assist in the compliance of all Federal and State regulatory requirements, including compliance with internal and external audits, and company policies and procedures
• Attend and participate in monthly Inventory Manager Meetings to discuss previous and ongoing Company performance results, location-specific performance results, current related topics, current personal development and employee training needs, and share best practices for counting, receiving, resolving inventory errors, monitoring shrink, etc.
• Regularly participate in store meetings and provide relevant inventory updates
• Demonstrate excellent internal and external customer service, ensuring that the customer experience achieves The Grange Way standard
• Demonstrate regular predictable attendance
• Perform other tasks and duties as requested by supervisor

 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The position has supervisory responsibilities over posting and receiving positions, and functional responsibility over all inventory management processes

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

 MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

 REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

 OTHER SKILLS AND/OR ATTRIBUTES

• Integrity
• Sound judgment/decision-making
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent time-management skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Supervisory experience
• Distribution/warehousing experience preferred
• Experience trouble-shooting difficult problems to achieve desired results
• Proficiency in Windows-based applications preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with EPICOR Eagle point of sale/inventory management system preferred
• Comprehensive understanding of the company and its products and services
• Comprehensive understanding of average costing method of inventory management
• Ability to perform effectively and efficiently in both individual and team environments
• Ability to be trained to use all equipment, tools and applications at store-level
• Strong desire and aptitude towards continual process improvement

***Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply***