Inventory Management Specialist - Brown Jug - Fairbanks

Liquor Stores USA•Fairbanks, AK

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Brown Jug is a premium wine, beer, and spirits retailer with a friendly, energetic, cooperative, and customer-focused work environment. The Inventory Management Specialist supports the Brown Jug Fairbanks Warehouse Store (278) at 559 Harold Bently Ave. The role receives inventory, completes cycle counts, and organizes invoices, products, and back stock. It also involves customer service, stocking and merchandising, and ensuring the store is ready to serve customers. The specialist works with vendors, merchandisers, and drivers; helps maintain regulatory compliance; and performs other assigned tasks.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Experience in inventory control and receiving.
Experience counting inventory.
Organizational skills for paperwork, invoices, credits, and purchase orders.
TAP or Rserving certification.
Must pass a background check.
Must have access to reliable transportation.
Able to work a varied retail schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Able to safely lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and climb ladders.
Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
Customer-service orientation and ability to communicate effectively with customers.
Must maintain a professional appearance, demeanor, and attitude.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of retail experience (preferred, not required).
At least 1 year of supervisory and/or management experience (preferred).
Training in wine, beer, or spirits (preferred, not required).
First-Aid Certificate (considered an asset but not required).
Highly self-motivated.
Effective leadership of a large team.
Strong sales background and a proven track record of success.

Responsibilities

Provide friendly, exemplary customer service; understand customer needs and maintain product knowledge by completing required training.
Assist customers in the store and offer car service when appropriate.
Complete customer transactions using the POS device and follow cash-handling procedures.
Complete applicable opening and closing procedures, end-of-day till reports, and secure cash, safe, and deposits.
Receive shipments and verify item and cost accuracy.
Answer inventory questions by email and correct discrepancies.
Complete cycle counts by their deadlines and create purchase orders.
Work with vendors, merchandisers, and drivers.
Stock shelves and coolers, participate in merchandising and promotional activities, and help keep the store stocked and ready for customers.
Perform routine store maintenance and cleaning.
Implement and follow OHS, loss-prevention, TAP/Rserving, and other regulatory requirements and procedures; maintain required First-Aid, LP, and OHS training and TAP or Rserving certification.
Follow Afognak Native Corporation policies, with a focus on social responsibility.
Follow workplace health and safety requirements, use directed protective equipment, and report hazards, accidents, incidents, and damaged equipment to management.