The primary responsibility of the Inventory Coordinator is to manage and control all elements of the store inventory.

Major Responsibilities

The major responsibilities for this position include:

• Ensure data accuracy within the store system (Quantity-on- hand, dollar accuracy, descriptions)
• Ensure adequate inventory levels to minimize outages
• Manage Computer Suggested Order process
• Develop and enhance receiving processes
• Train store staff on inventory management best practices
• Develop and monitor inventory management reports
• Implement and maintain location codes
• Oversee introduction of new items to store mix
• Monitor shrinkage and recommend ways to reduce theft and breakage in the store
• Identify obsolete inventory and determine how to best remove it

Key Characteristics

• Commitment to and pride in a job well done.
• Focus on needs of others, which include cooperation with team members, helpfulness, responsiveness and service orientation.
• Ability to train other members of the staff to keep inventory accurate.
• Understanding of the flow of merchandise into the store, onto the floor and out the door with the customer.
• Analytical ability to investigate/audit the reasons inventory counts are inaccurate.
• Detail-oriented person who enjoys working with numbers.
• Dependability, which includes reliability and conscientiousness.

Requirements:

The minimum requirements for this position include the following:

Education/Training:

• High School degree, some college preferred.
• Posses a vast product knowledge of consumable products along with a willingness to learn

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 quantitative and computer skills.
• Analytical and pricing knowledge with the ability to conduct comparison analysis and make sound decision
• Knowledge of retail computer systems
• MS 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

Physical Requirements

The minimum physical requirements for this position include:

• Able to operate a personal computer
• Ability to stand for an extended period of time
• Ability to climb a ladder
• Move and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures throughout the store, which entails lifting and perform all functions as set forth