Inventory Control Specialist

GSO • Fleming Island, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist is the store’s point person for backroom accuracy, inventory integrity, and vendor receiving execution. The role is responsible for product dating, cooler and freezer compliance, days-on-hand targets, and beer, wine, and spirits inventory management. It supports the company’s values of passion, excellence, hospitality, and teamwork while maintaining operational excellence, distribution accuracy, standard operating procedures, and store compliance standards. The position helps ensure efficient backroom operations, regulatory compliance, and guest confidence in product freshness.

The specialist works with department managers on inbound and outbound deliveries, inventory planning, product rotation, and ordering. The role also verifies deliveries and documentation, resolves discrepancies with distribution and merchandising teams, enforces receiving and vendor-access protocols, and coordinates equipment repairs through the Maintenance Dispatch Center. The schedule is flexible and may include weekends, days, evenings, and holidays. The work involves physically demanding conditions, including exposure to cold, wet, and extreme temperatures and extended periods standing or walking.

Requirements

• At least 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 and organizational skills; ability to multitask and work at a fast pace.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements, grasp, bend, reach, and lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds independently.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods without a break, for up to 4 hours or as required by law.
• Ability to use knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
• Required 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.

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 promote 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.
• 401(k) 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 more.

What This Job Offers

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