ATP Inventory Clerk
About The Position
The Inventory Clerk is responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction through prompt, efficient, and quality service. This role involves setting up and maintaining inventory and invoiced items within the point-of-sale and inventory tracking system. The Inventory Clerk will assist the merchandise supervisor with supplier communications, including cost negotiation, product guarantees, receiving, and credits, as well as completing necessary paperwork. Key duties include entering information into the inventory system, generating and analyzing variance reports, reconciling invoices, monitoring Par levels and price points, and creating merchandise management reports. The position also requires maintaining the inventory database, participating in physical inventory counts, and performing other assigned merchandise-related duties. The role necessitates significant computer use, including repetitive hand, wrist, and finger motions, and requires adherence to company standards, accounting practices, and regulatory laws. The Inventory Clerk must be able to work effectively with others, promote internal guest service standards, handle inquiries professionally, and perform duties accurately and efficiently. Additionally, the role involves promoting a safe and clean work environment and ensuring the safe operation of equipment. A self-starter with strong attention to detail, research, and problem-solving skills is desired, along with mathematical and literacy competency. Attendance at meetings and training, and potential travel, may be required.
Requirements
- One (1) year experience in inventory control and/or maintaining a price book in retail or related field OR one (1) year combined merchandising experience with POS operation and involved competency regarding price book or back-office familiarization.
- Six (6) months of customer service experience.
- High School Diploma or GED or 10 years of experience.
- Computer literate and experienced with Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Hands-on experience with point-of-sale systems, margin analysis, price book, and/or inventory systems.
- Possess excellent organizational skills.
- Effective communication skills - verbally provide instruction, respond to questions, and have exceptional friendly and professional interpersonal skills.
- Stand/sit for long periods at work/computer station and perform the repetitive motion of arms, wrists, and fingers.
- Need to Bend, lift, and maneuver large bulky items up to 50 lbs.
- Flexible schedule, working regular shift hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
- Possess a valid driver’s license with no history of motor vehicle-related citation or arrest conviction(s) within the last five (5) years in any state per WRC insurance requirements.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with merchandising, price book, and/or inventory tracking software in a retail convenience store, travel center, or related field.
Responsibilities
- Ensures customer satisfaction through prompt, efficient, and quality service.
- Sets up and maintains inventory and invoiced items to facilitate accurate entry into and depletion through the point-of-sale and inventory tracking system.
- Assists merchandise supervisor by professionally communicating with suppliers/vendors regarding cost negotiation, guaranteed products, check-in/receiving, credits, and completing necessary paperwork.
- Enters related information into the inventory system; generates variance reports by individual retail location, ensures accuracy, and resolves variance issues.
- Reconciles and updates invoices to accurately reflect the cost of sales, profit margin, promotions, and changing trends.
- Assists monitoring and controlling Par levels, and price points, and tracks and monitors promotions.
- Independently able to generate and create a variety of reports related to merchandise management.
- Analysis of pricing trends and/or variances. Must demonstrate complete competency in category management.
- Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of the inventory database.
- Enters retail information into the inventory system; generates variance reports and assists with investigation and variance resolution.
- Performs other merchandise-related duties and tasks as assigned.
- Participating in physical inventory counts for various departments.
- Functions will require long periods of computer use, calculator, and 10-key, which include repetitive use of hands, wrists, and fingers.
- Perform duties in compliance with company standards and generally accepted accounting practices. Comply with regulatory laws, PP&P, department policy and procedures, codes, etc.
- Must possess the ability to professionally and effectively work with others. Promotes internal guest service standards by treating employees with courtesy and respect, reflecting a positive attitude.
- Handles inquiries promptly and efficiently, deferring disputes or conflicts to the supervisor.
- Performs assigned duties promptly, accurately, efficiently, and professionally.
- Promotes a clean, safe, healthy, and friendly work environment for employees and guests. Promptly reports all concerns to the supervisor.
- Ensure operation of equipment, tools, materials, etc. are handled safely.
- Self-starter with strong attention to detail skills and the capability to research and solve problems.
- Requires the ability to consistently demonstrate mathematical and literacy competency.
- Attends meetings, training, and/or travel as assigned.
- Other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
