PHYSICAL INVENTORY SERVICES SR MANAGER

Dollar General • Goodlettsville, TN

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About The Position

Responsible for the management of the physical inventory program including inventory-related processes, documentation, and training. Drives operational excellence and count accuracy with third-party inventory service providers.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate (written and verbal) in common language to facilitate transfer of knowledge as well as proficiency presenting information to large groups
• Basic understanding of accounting terms and concepts including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial controls
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire team members
• Ability to work with others on a common goal while also ensuring that projects meet financial requirements; ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and team-oriented environment
• Ability to step into the details when necessary and assist in resolving issues
• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize task
• Basic understanding of retail operations, physical inventory processes and inventory controls
• Intermediate or higher-level ability to utilize Microsoft Office word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database skills

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Develop the strategic physical inventory vision including processes, field and vendor communication, training, execution, and performance measurement; identify and advocate projects that deliver return on investment, reduce financial and operational risk, and improve departmental capabilities.
• Provide leadership over current physical inventory processes and procedures to 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