Inventory Manager

Houchens Food Group•Owensboro, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, in-store, Asst. Manager position that reports directly to the Store Manager. The primary responsibility of the Inventory Manager is to manage and control all elements of the store inventory.

Requirements

General understanding of inventory principles and experience with retail programs
Understand the flow of merchandise
Experience in a retail environment either in inventory, sales, or back office
Excellent computer skills.
Ability to make sound decisions
Knowledge of retail computer systems, Word, and Excel a plus
Excellent communication skills, exceptional organizational ability, high attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the business
Able to operate a personal computer and other electronic devices.
Able to operate a fork truck as needed
Ability to stand for an extended period of time
Ability to climb a ladder
Able to bend and twist at the waist
Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
Move and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures throughout the store, which entails lifting and perform all functions as set forth

Nice To Haves

Key Characteristics: Commitment to and pride in a job well done
Focus on needs of others, which include cooperation with team members, helpfulness, responsiveness, and service oriented
Analytical ability to investigate/audit the reasons inventory counts are inaccurate
Detail-oriented person who enjoys working with numbers
Dependability, which includes reliability and conscientiousness

Responsibilities

Receive all product into the store inventory - complete receiving processes, including receiving shipments from Ace and all DSD vendors
Oversee/Validate/Complete all inter-store transfers – in/out
Process all Credits, Policy A/B/C, as well as items invoiced but not received
Validate all .com orders within 1 hour of receipt of order
Be directly responsible for the Store’s Shrink (along with the Sore Manager)
Ensure data accuracy within the store system (Quantity-on- hand, dollar accuracy, negative inventory, etc.)
Ensure adequate inventory levels to minimize outages (incl. shooting outs weekly and managing overstock/backroom inventory)
Manage Computer Suggested Order process
Complete the ACE Monthly Ad merchandise purchases
Process daily/weekly price changes and print/hang shelf labels
Update discontinued tags, identify replacement SKU’s and replace tags accordingly
Train store staff on inventory management best practices
Learn and monitor inventory management reports
Implement and maintain location codes
Monitor shrinkage and recommend ways to reduce theft and breakage in the store
Identify obsolete inventory and determine how to best remove it
Complete all Cycle Counts
Complete all Hardware Reports/Statements as required
Other as assigned