Inventory Control Specialist

The Fresh Market Inc • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist collaborates with department managers to oversee inbound and outbound deliveries, including documentation, follow-ups, and resolution of open items. The role supports inventory planning, product rotation, and ordering to promote operational efficiency and product availability. It monitors days-on-hand inventory targets across departments and maintains accurate beer, wine, and spirits inventory records in compliance with applicable laws. The specialist enforces receiving protocols, verifies deliveries and related records, resolves discrepancies with distribution and merchandising teams, and tracks equipment repairs through the Maintenance Dispatch Center. The role also provides courteous interactions with vendors, team members, and guests as needed.

This position requires a flexible schedule that may include weekends, days, evenings, and holidays. Work takes place in cold, wet, and physically demanding environments and involves prolonged standing or walking, repetitive movements, lifting and moving items, and use of specified tools and equipment. Team members must wear required approved head coverings and personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in retail, grocery, restaurant, or hospitality operations.
• 1–2 years of experience coordinating teams.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and work at a fast pace.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to work in cold, wet, and physically demanding environments.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds by oneself.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods without a break, for up to 4 hours or as required by law.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to use tools and equipment including knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, and pallet jacks.
• Willingness to wear an approved hat, hair net, and/or beard guard, and personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Retail, culinary, and/or grocery experience.
• Proven experience in receiving, inventory management, and/or backroom operations.
• Familiarity with inventory systems and vendor receiving procedures.
• Experience with electronic shelf label systems, inventory management technology, or AI-enabled retail tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department managers to oversee inbound and outbound deliveries, documentation, follow-ups, and resolution of open items.
• Support inventory planning, product rotation, and ordering to maintain operational efficiency and product availability.
• Monitor and maintain days-on-hand inventory targets for all departments.
• Maintain accurate beer, wine, and spirits inventory records and comply with applicable laws.
• Enforce store receiving protocols, including vendor security and backroom access control.
• Verify deliveries, truck seals, and electronic invoices, ensuring accurate processing and credit handling.
• Partner with distribution and merchandising teams to resolve invoice, quantity, and quality discrepancies.
• Serve as the primary contact for the Maintenance Dispatch Center to enter and track equipment repairs through resolution.
• Provide courteous, helpful interactions with vendors, team members, and guests as needed.

Benefits

• Team Member discount up to 40%.
• Early Earn Wage Access: access up to 50% (maximum $500) of earned wages on-demand per pay period.
• 401K contribution and company match.
• Financial Wellness Program.
• Personal time off and additional time-off purchase plans.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for individuals and families.
• Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed