Inventory Coordinator

Westlake Ace Hardware•Jefferson City, MO

54d•Onsite

About The Position

Ace Retail Group (ARG), a division of Ace Hardware Corporation, owns and operates several Ace brands. ARG is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States with over 250 neighborhood stores. The Inventory Coordinator is responsible for the overall integrity and maintenance of a store's inventory, dedicating an average of 20-30 hours per week to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time. This role requires providing amazing customer service to both internal and external customers and being motivated toward the goals of the entire store operations with a willingness to assist in any area needed.

Requirements

Must have the ability to work both independently and on a team to complete multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
Must be a self-starter with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to research and find root cause of inventory discrepancies.

Nice To Haves

Retail store experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure POs are properly received from Ace and non-Ace vendors.
Report inventory discrepancies such as over/short and damages from orders received.
Work with the freight captain to ensure proper receiving and replenishment upon arrival at the store.
Ensure all outs are researched by scanning the location using a mobile device, determining cause, and following all processes to correct the errors.
Utilize all Mango reports and programs along with daily cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
Follow defective merchandise procedures to ensure credits are received.
Maintain on hand integrity throughout the store by reviewing inventory discrepancies to determine the cause of the discrepancy. Counts must be adjusted as needed after the matter has been properly researched.
Maintain oversight of the following functions within store operations: price change completion, integrity of location codes, manage inventory levels, and adjustments.
Coordinates store preparation for periodic full store physical inventories.
Participates in all Inventory Coordinator training and consistently trains and shares knowledge with other store associates.
Work with various Store Support Center departments to ensure proper inventory controls are in place.
Partner with members of management to report and find solutions for inventory concerns.
Complete all other inventory functions as assigned by management.