Inventory Control Lead

Job Details

Description

Do you love sports, fitness, fashion or the outdoors? SCHEELS can turn your passion into a rewarding career through our extensive business and product training.

SCHEELS is a leader in the sporting goods industry - driven to create the best experience in the USA for our customers. SCHEELS boasts the largest selection of sports brands in America—offering world-class brands, special attractions, and unmatched customer service.

SCHEELS empowers our associates to become experts in exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. SCHEELS associates talk-the-talk, and walk-the-walk, with the best product and expert training in the sporting goods industry. Mentorship and professional development training are a focus throughout your entire career.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily assigned inventory audits, across the warehouse and retail floor.
• Investigate and research inventory variances and discrepancies, and report findings to
  
  

the leadership team.

• Maintain the integrity of the Inventory Locations System by ensuring proper labeling and
  
  

organization of all physical storage spaces (bin locations) and conducting searches to

locate misclassified inventory.

• Assist in determining root causes for inventory discrepancies and recommend corrective
  
  

actions and process improvements to eliminate repetitive errors.

• Work with warehouse, freight, merchandisers, and Specialty Shop Manager purchasing,
  
  

and operations teams to optimize the flow of product to maintain inventory integrity.

• Assist with routine preparation and completion of inventory processes.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reports of all inventory audit results and inventory
  
  

metrics.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  
  

Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in

one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization

• Ability to perform basic math
• Demonstrates strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and problem
• solving skill
• Be professional in appearance and attitude, contribute to a positive team atmosphere,
  
  

and treat others with respect and consideration while following Scheels’ policies and

procedures

• Strong initiative and vision for continuous improvement while contributing to a positive team atmosphere
• Ability to work assigned scheduled which may include varied hours, evening, weekends,
  
  

and holidays

• Other duties that may be assigned by supervisor, as needed
  
  

Compensation: Compensation for this position starts at $19 per hour.

Requirements

Customer Service

• Genuinely and consistently treat co-workers, customers and business partners like they are the most important person including eye contact, a smile and a genuine “Thank you”
  
  

Culture

• Approach daily tasks, projects and follow-up communication with energy and sense of urgency
• Cultivate a deep desire to become a knowledge expert in their role with the ability to apply their knowledge and experience with great impact
• Show respect and appreciation for others and Scheels
• Arrive to work and meetings 10 minutes early
  
  

Team Mentality

• Genuine interest and action in helping others before yourself, regardless of recognition or reward
  
  

Teach-ability

• Consistent eagerness to listen, learn, apply knowledge and accept critical feedback
• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment
• Ability to apply concepts of basic math, grammar, punctuation and spelling
  
  

Dress Code

• Meets Scheels dress and grooming expectations in support of professional, clean and welcoming environment for customers, co-workers and business partners
  
  

Efficiency

• Demonstrate pride and ownership of their work while meeting expected deadlines
  
  

Education & Experience

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a high school diploma, or general education degree (GED); 1-3 months of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of both.

Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements

Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation.

Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Scheels cares about the health and safety of our Associates. Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury.

Benefits

To see a full list of benefit offerings from Scheels visit scheels.com/careers

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.