Inventory Controller

Restaurant Depot • Avon, MA

75d

About The Position

The Inventory Controller works closely with Assistant Branch Managers and the Branch Manager to ensure efficient operations in Inventory, Front End, Cash Room, and Receiving Departments. This role is crucial in maintaining a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient customer service. The Inventory Controller supports the Branch Manager in maintaining company standards and may be responsible for holding warehouse keys. The position also involves performing manual labor as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years experience in retail or wholesale.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Background in Physical Inventory maintenance/control.
• Proven leadership skills; ability to supervise and direct employees.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, employees, vendors, customers, and buying department.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, mass, and volume.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to company values and strong customer orientation.
• Must be PC literate; working knowledge of MS Office; 10-key skills a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the accuracy of the physical inventory at the branch.
• Uses a scan gun and moves merchandise as needed to obtain necessary information.
• Makes decisions on pricing and ensures that gross margins are maintained at the required level by corporate.
• Communicates margin issues to buyers and follows up for timely responses.
• Reviews sales price differential report to determine if front end pricing is accurate and makes appropriate changes.
• Ensures that cycle counts are conducted on a timely and regular basis.
• Trains all staff for inventory purposes and is responsible for the preparation and conducting of semi-annual inventories.
• Coordinates Inventory Control with Receiving, Perishables, Dry Goods Floor, and Front End to ensure low stock, out of stock, negative on hand, and computer inventory is correct.
• Supervises Stock-taker.
• Coordinates writing of adjustment vouchers to vendors for damages and meets with vendor representatives to obtain their approvals.
• Responsible for liquor and tobacco tax filings with the proper governmental agencies.
• Reports shrink and researches causes.
• Controls markdowns and voids by monitoring damages and overstock.
• Analyzes and determines reasons for negative inventory and margins.
• Reviews store statistical reports for any abnormal or erroneous data.
• Assists other Departments when needed including Front End.
• Performs various tasks and projects as directed by Branch Manager and Corporate Headquarters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees