Inventory Management Specialist - Brown Jug - Fairbanks

86ff216d-5783-48bd-b4c9-3f138a312565• Fairbanks, AK, US, AK

11h•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Brown Jug is a premium retailer of wine, beer, and spirits, offering a friendly, energetic, cooperative, and challenging 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 position completes point-of-sale transactions and cash-handling procedures, supports opening and closing activities when applicable, verifies incoming shipments, resolves inventory discrepancies, creates purchase orders, and coordinates with vendors, merchandisers, and drivers. The specialist also supports store maintenance, promotions, required training and certifications, and compliance with occupational health and safety, loss prevention, responsible-service, and company requirements.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Experience in inventory control and receiving.
Experience counting inventory.
Ability to organize paperwork, invoices, credits, and purchase orders.
High school diploma or equivalent.
TAP or Rserving certification.
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.
Highly self-motivated and customer-service driven.
Effective leadership of a large team.
Strong sales background and a proven track record of success.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must pass a background check.
Must have access to reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of retail experience (preferred, not required).
At least one year of supervisory and/or management experience (preferred).
First-Aid Certificate (considered an asset, not required).
Training in wine, beer, or spirits (preferred, not required).

Responsibilities

Provide friendly, exemplary customer service and assist customers with purchases or car service when appropriate.
Complete required training to maintain service and product knowledge.
Process customer transactions on the POS device and follow cash-handling procedures.
Perform opening and closing procedures, end-of-day till reports, and safe and deposit procedures when applicable.
Receive shipments and verify the accuracy of items and costs.
Respond to inventory questions by email and correct discrepancies.
Complete cycle counts by their deadlines.
Create purchase orders and work with vendors, merchandisers, and drivers.
Stock shelves and coolers with product.
Participate in store merchandising and promotional activities.
Perform routine store maintenance and cleaning.
Follow applicable OHS, loss-prevention, TAP/Rserving, and other regulatory procedures; maintain required training and certification.
Carry out other assigned tasks.
Follow workplace safety requirements, use directed personal protective equipment, report hazards and incidents, and report damaged equipment.