Inventory Control Specialist
About The Position
Are you known for your attention to detail and multitasking? Ready to take charge behind the scenes and keep our store moving at full speed? As the Inventory Control Specialist, you will be the store’s point person for backroom accuracy, inventory integrity, and vendor receiving execution. This role 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 our culture and values. You will ensure alignment with distribution accuracy, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and store compliance standards. By combining attention to detail with operational excellence, you will drive efficient backroom operations, maintain regulatory compliance, and enhance guest confidence in product freshness.
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 (You can access up to 50% (max $500) of your earned wages on-demand per pay period)
- 401K contribution and company match
- Financial Wellness Program
- Personal time off and additional time off purchase plans are available
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance for individual, spouse, partner, and family
- Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and many more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
