Inventory Management Specialist

• The Inventory Specialist position requires flexible scheduling to support inventory management activities and may include early morning, evening, or weekend work to conduct inventory counts and support store operations 

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment: 

• Education and Experience: The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 3 years: 

• • In a technical role: Requires 2+ years of inventory management, warehouse operations, or retail stock control experience engaged in executing inventory control and stock management activities 

• • A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related program can count for 1 of the 3 of the year requirement 

• • In the industry: 1-3 years of Retail operations, inventory management, warehouse operations, and/or supply chain experience preferred 

• Specialized Training: 

• • Basic proficiency in inventory management software systems, specifically SAP 

• • Knowledge of retail safety and inventory control procedures 

• • Training in basic inventory control procedures and loss prevention awareness 

• Specialized Skillset/Competencies/Traits: 

• • Working knowledge of retail inventory management, stock control procedures, and loss prevention principles; proficiency in inventory management software (SAP), basic reporting tools, and data entry systems with ability to understand inventory metrics including turnover rates, stock levels, and basic shrink analysis 

• • Understanding of retail supply chain operations and basic procurement processes; demonstrates inventory management aptitude required to execute inventory procedures and support supply chain operations effectively 

• • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with retail business operations, vendor partners, warehouse personnel, and store management teams; exhibits strong work ethic and ability to follow direction while developing inventory management skills 

• • Strong attention to detail with good organizational and time management capabilities; can read and interpret basic sales and inventory reports with clear communication skills while demonstrating ability to execute inventory procedures and support cost control initiatives 

• • Possesses working knowledge of retail products and inventory systems with ability to collaborate effectively across departments and locations to support business objectives 

• Physical Requirements: 

• • Ability to walk extensively throughout warehouses and retail locations for extended periods 

• • Lift, carry, and move inventory items up to 50 pounds regularly