What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandising Manager position at H&H Enterprises?
Merchandise Manager
Inventory control managers plan, oversee and supervise all activities related to inventory control within a store environment. Their main objective is to ensure that all materials are properly stored and that accurate and appropriate levels of inventory are maintained in order to meet customer demand.
Responsibilities
- Work with a global focus every day, assisting in other work centers as needed
- Inspect the levels of business supplies and raw material to identify shortages
- Ensure product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can cover direct demand from customers
- Record daily deliveries and shipments to reconcile inventory
- Use software to monitor demand and document characteristics of inventory
- Place orders to replenish stock avoiding insufficiencies or excessive surplus
- Analyze data to anticipate future needs
- Evaluate suppliers to achieve cost-effective deals and maintain trust relationships
- Collaborate with store employees and other staff to ensure business goals are met
- Report to upper management on stock levels, issues etc.
- Mitigate out of stocks
- Maximize inventory turns
- Maximize timely credit on returns
- Monitor new product requests from guests
- Assure all deliveries are checked in and organized
- Create a welcoming environment
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions
- Maintain cooperative working relationships
- Demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population
Qualifications
- Proven experience as inventory manager or similar position
- Willingness to learn PDI process and work with them
- Working knowledge of inventory management software (e.g. PDI)
- Ability to accurately track inventory and create reports
- An analytical mind with strong math skills
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Ability to lift to 50 pounds
- Ability to work quickly restocking items on salesfloor and in coolers
- Ability to merchandise product in an appropriate and appealing way to maximize sales