PHYSICAL INVENTORY SERVICES SR MANAGER

Dollar General • Goodlettsville, TN

10d

About The Position

Responsible for managing the physical inventory program, including inventory-related processes, documentation, and training. Drives operational excellence and count accuracy through third-party inventory service providers. Develops the strategic vision for physical inventory, leads process improvement, manages the physical inventory team and vendors, and provides financial support for budgeting and forecasting.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate in common language, both in writing and verbally, to facilitate knowledge transfer, and proficiency presenting information to large groups.
• Basic understanding of accounting terms and concepts, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate and inspire team members.
• Ability to work with others toward a common goal while ensuring projects meet financial requirements; ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to step into details when necessary and assist in resolving issues.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Basic understanding of retail operations, physical inventory processes, and inventory controls.
• Intermediate or higher-level proficiency with Microsoft Office word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or general business required.
• Five or more years of physical inventory experience and two years of data analysis experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Retail, inventory accounting, loss prevention, and/or asset protection management experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Lawson GL, WebFocus, and 1010data preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop the strategic physical inventory vision, including processes, field and vendor communication, training, execution, and performance measurement; identify and advocate for projects that deliver return on investment, reduce financial and operational risk, and improve departmental capabilities.
• Lead current physical inventory processes and procedures; identify opportunities related to vendor performance, regional or district trends, and communication effectiveness; present and gain alignment on changes with partners such as Store Operations, Internal Audit, and vendors.
• Manage the physical inventory team, including hiring, coaching, development, and performance management; manage third-party inventory service vendors and adherence to contractual requirements.
• Provide financial expertise and support for physical inventory services, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Develop and implement physical inventory training strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness while mitigating financial and shrink risk.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager