What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Coordinator position at 1-800-Flowers Family of Brands?
1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Coordinator who will be responsible for creating and maintaining inventory management files for perishable and hard goods. This role works as part of a cross-functional team to optimize inventory utilization and service levels. The Inventory Coordinator's work has a direct impact on customer experience and business results in a fast-paced, real-time environment. Using inventory systems, reporting tools, and collaboration across departments, this individual helps ensure accurate inventory availability across our online stores.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare spreadsheets, reports, and diagnostic tools for the department, including IMON, ATS, shipment files, open purchase order reports, and other inventory reporting.
- Monitor inventory reports to identify unavailable product alerts and partner with Inventory Specialists and Planners to resolve inventory issues, ensuring accurate stock availability across Atlas and web channels.
- Issue approved purchase requisitions and monitor order and inventory status to ensure timely delivery and receipt of merchandise.
- Create system transfers for inventory distributions issued by the inventory team.
- Compile month-end inventory data and prepare documentation for obsolescence reviews. Follow up to ensure disposition plans are completed.
- Perform month-end physical inventory accumulation and reconciliation. Prepare and review inventory costs and inventory valuation reports.
- Maintain database information for inventory receipts.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Inventory Management.
Qualifications:
- Experience working in a retail environment preferred.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and reconciliation skills.
- Understanding of merchandising, inventory management, direct marketing, and operational processes.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access. Experience with Atlas and Oracle is a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while responding quickly to urgent business needs.
- Willingness to ask questions, escalate issues when appropriate, and continuously learn.
- Strong desire to grow professionally and advance within the organization.
Compensation
The expected pay range for this position is $25.00–$26.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be based on experience, skills, and other factors permitted by law.
Benefits
To remain an employer of choice, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible full-time team members. Benefits may vary by location, scheduled hours, and length of service.
Benefits for this position include:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health resources
- Paid vacation (accrued based on hours worked)
- Nine paid holidays
- 30% employee discount across the 1-800-Flowers.com family of brands
- Potential eligibility for annual merit-based wage increases
Benefits are subject to applicable plan documents, eligibility requirements, and company policies. The Company reserves the right to modify or discontinue benefit plans at any time.
Salary : $25 - $26