INVENTORY MANAGER

HOUCHENS FOOD GROUP INC•Los Angeles, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Manager is a full-time, in-store assistant manager position reporting directly to the Store Manager. The role is primarily responsible for managing and controlling all elements of store inventory. Responsibilities include receiving products and shipments, overseeing inter-store transfers, processing credits and invoice discrepancies, validating online orders, maintaining inventory data accuracy and adequate stock levels, and managing ordering processes. The Inventory Manager also handles price changes and shelf labels, discontinued-item tags, cycle counts, hardware reports, and inventory management reporting. The position supports shrink reduction, identifies obsolete inventory, maintains location codes, and trains store staff in inventory management best practices. Job responsibilities may change based on business needs.

Requirements

General understanding of inventory principles and experience with retail programs.
Understanding of merchandise flow.
Experience in a retail environment, in inventory, sales, or back office.
Excellent computer skills and the ability to make sound decisions.
Excellent communication skills, exceptional organizational ability, high attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet business needs.
Ability to operate a personal computer and other electronic devices.
Ability to operate a fork truck as needed.
Ability to stand for an extended period.
Ability to climb a ladder.
Ability to bend and twist at the waist.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move and handle merchandise and fixtures throughout the store.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of retail computer systems, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

Receive all products into store inventory and complete receiving processes for Ace shipments and direct-store-delivery vendors.
Oversee, validate, and complete incoming and outgoing inter-store transfers.
Process credits, Policy A/B/C items, and items invoiced but not received.
Validate .com orders within one hour of receipt.
Share responsibility for store shrink with the Store Manager.
Ensure accuracy of store-system inventory data, including quantities on hand, dollar accuracy, and negative inventory.
Maintain adequate inventory levels to minimize outages, including conducting weekly outs checks and managing overstock and backroom inventory.
Manage the Computer Suggested Order process.
Complete ACE Monthly Ad merchandise purchases.
Process daily and weekly price changes and print and hang shelf labels.
Update discontinued-item tags, identify replacement SKUs, 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.
Identify obsolete inventory and determine how best to remove it.
Complete all cycle counts.
Complete required hardware reports and statements.
Perform other duties as assigned.