District Inventory Auditor

GPM Investments, LLC•Battle Creek, MI

About The Position

The District Inventory Auditor counts physical inventories, generates department audit reports, reconciles computer data against physical counts, reports errors, and works with departments to improve inventory accuracy. The role performs store-level accounting reviews during retail inventory audits and completes 16–20 audits monthly, including lottery audits. Work includes processing inventory data, completing audit paperwork, printing reports, entering information into systems, and uploading or scanning supporting documentation. The auditor travels throughout an assigned market and may occasionally stay overnight. The position pays $17 per hour.

Requirements

Proficiency in computer operations, including Microsoft Office and Open Office applications.
Reliable transportation to travel throughout the assigned market for audits.
Ability to travel, including occasional overnight stays.
Ability to work in varied environments with potential exposure to cold and heat.
Frequent bending, counting while on knees, and moving products weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to perform repetitive motions using both wrists and hands with counting machines.
Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Count physical inventories and reconcile physical counts with computer data.
Generate department audit reports and report errors found.
Work with departments to reduce inventory accuracy errors.
Perform front-line accounting reviews at stores during retail inventory audits.
Collaborate with District Managers and Store Managers to identify store issues.
Develop a preliminary district audit schedule, including rotation among neighboring stores.
Assist Store Managers with invoice concerns, store organization, price adjustments, and system abnormalities.
Conduct a visual checklist at each store covering store conditions, maintenance issues, safety concerns, marketing promotions, and loss-prevention awareness.
Complete 16–20 retail inventory audits monthly, including lottery audits.
Import data for computer processing, complete audit paperwork, print reports, enter information into systems, and upload or scan supporting documentation.
Meet established average-per-hour counting goals while ensuring accuracy and integrity of collected data.
Communicate information clearly and accurately in writing and verbally, in a positive manner that promotes cooperation and partnerships.
Take initiative to explore and suggest approaches that may improve work quality, quantity, or organizational effectiveness.
Complete other job-related duties as assigned by management.
Travel throughout the assigned market to perform audits.