INVENTORY MANAGER

HOUCHENS FOOD GROUP INC•Duncansville, PA

55d•Onsite

About The Position

Job Description: Inventory Manager Position Summary 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

Experience: 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
Skills/Knowledge: 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

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of retail computer systems, Word, and Excel a plus

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
Will 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