Inventory Control Specialist

GSO • Towson, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fresh Market is seeking a leader with positive energy, strong character, and a commitment to excellence to join their team as an Inventory Control Specialist. This role is the store's point person for backroom accuracy, inventory integrity, and vendor receiving execution. The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for product dating, cooler and freezer compliance, days-on-hand targets, and beer, wine, and spirits inventory management. This role embodies passion, excellence, hospitality, and teamwork, anchoring operational excellence in the company's culture and values. The specialist will ensure alignment with distribution accuracy, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and store compliance standards. By combining attention to detail with operational excellence, this role drives efficient backroom operations, maintains regulatory compliance, and enhances guest confidence in product freshness. The pay range for this position is $18.74 - $20.33 per hour.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in retail, grocery, restaurant, or hospitality operations.
• 1–2 years of experience coordinating teams.
• Ability to work in cold, wet, and physically demanding environments.
• Strong attention to detail with organizational skills, ability to multitask, and work at a fast pace.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department managers to oversee all inbound and outbound deliveries—including documentation, follow-ups, and resolution of open items—while supporting inventory planning, product rotation, and ordering to ensure 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 compliance with all applicable laws.
• Enforce store receiving protocols, including vendor security and backroom access control.
• Verify all 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% (max $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 individual, spouse, partner, and family
• Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and many more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees