Inventory Specialist Optimeyes - Full time - Troy

Community Care Services • Troy, MI

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About The Position

The Inventory Specialist at Optimeyes in Troy, Michigan is responsible for conducting cycle counts, overseeing inventories, handling product exchanges, processing merchandise returns, receiving and ordering products, reviewing inventory reports, and managing stock levels while adhering to the established budget. The position reports to the General Manager if operating out of a Supervision Center for regular duties and to the Manager of the Distribution Center for inventory issues.

Requirements

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of one year experience in business, retail, optical, shipping and receiving merchandise, or inventory procedures required.
• A minimum of one year of experience utilizing the Acuity Logic point of sale software system or other inventory or shipping/receiving software preferred.
• A minimum of one year of optical experience with a strong emphasis in optical product knowledge is preferred.
• Must have the ability to follow and/or interpret oral and written directions and demonstrate ability to communicate effectively.
• Requires basic computer knowledge and experience.
• Must have the ability to complete tasks that require analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Receives frames by verifying barcodes against manufacturer supplied frame information and reconciling product received with invoice supplied by the distribution center.
• Maintains merchandised store showcases to the standards outlined in the Visual Merchandising Guidelines set by the Purchasing Department.
• Handles product exchanges received from the distribution center by preparing selected merchandise on a supplied Return Authorization.
• Performs the transfer of product in the point of sale system and receives new product into the POS system.
• Performs monthly manual cycle counts of all frame collections and researches variances using the point of sale system.
• Supervises quarterly inventory of frames, accessories, and contact lenses, ensuring an overall variance of less than 2%.
• Compiles a digital version of all variance explanations and sends results to appropriate staff for education and coaching.
• Reviews all cycle counts and inventories to maintain complete frame collections.
• Completes theft reports and notifies the Loss Prevention Manager and other Management.
• Tracks employee errors that result in inventory variance and presents detailed information to the appropriate supervisor.
• Processes defective frame returns and identifies frames with consistent defect issues.
• Monitors the point of sale system remake report to identify frames that should be returned for credit.
• Maintains par levels on accessory stock and re-orders items as necessary.
• Assists staff with questions regarding the process of inputting eyeglass orders.
• Works with HFO and third party optical labs to correct issues involving frame and order input errors.
• Prepares and ships daily replenishment of frame and accessory product.
• Prepares purchase orders for product and investigates back order items.
• Responsible for purchasing and dispensing equipment and supplies to all offices.
• Trains staff on the lab operating system (Vision Star) and point of sale system.
• Prepares and distributes back order report to offices.
• Coordinates company-wide product exchanges, returns, and review of defective product.
• Maintains inventory of all frames designated for donation for HFO mission trips.
• Works with HFO Finance team to investigate and correct vendor pricing discrepancies.
• Administers and provides oversight for company-wide HFO Employee Vision Benefit program.

Benefits

• Competitive health plan options, including three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan, and an HMO plan.
• Dental and eye care coverage.
• Tuition assistance.
• Family forming benefits.
• Discounts to dozens of businesses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED