Inventory Coordinator - Full-time / Part-time

Want to love where you work? At Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, our team members are the key to our ability to achieve our mission -- to spark the creativity that lives in every person. When you shop our stores, not only will our stores and the products we sell excite you, you will quickly notice that our teams are inspired to provide exceptional service. They are the reason we are the best fabric and craft retail brand in the country. They are why our customers love to shop our stores In each of our nearly 800 locations throughout the U.S., you will find our Team Members directly interacting with customers and assisting with operational, merchandising, and receiving tasks throughout the store. If you are dynamic, energetic and have a passion for serving and inspiring creativity, you will love working at Jo-Ann.

Summary

The Inventory Coordinator is responsible for:

Freight receiving, processing, and stocking functions.

Maintaining store appearance, product presentation, and compliance with Company standards. Does this through effective "control" of back room inventory in order to insure that the sales floor SOP's are never affected as a result of inventory flow.

Reviewing scheduled inbound product flow and daily schedules to ensure workload coverage. Anticipates weather conditions and holiday schedule changes in order to ensure that proper receiving is scheduled.

Maintaining and adjusting proper staffing levels on all scheduled shifts in partnership with store leaders (MOD) and modifying delivery schedule changes.

Training team members to execute all activities at required production levels.

Consulting with store leaders (MOD) regarding inventory discrepancy and product flow issues.

Monitoring team member work practices and provides corrective action in partnership with Store Manager when necessary.

Following company procedures and notification processes.

Annual physical inventory of the store - sales floor and back room.

Meeting or beating financially budgeted shrink expectations.

Qualifications:

Be 18 years or older and have a High School Diploma or equivalent. College Degree preferred.

Successfully pass a background check.

Have 2-3 years of related retail experience and prior experience in merchandise receiving, handling, and stocking in a retail, warehouse or distribution environment.

Be proficient in the use of computers including basic knowledge of POS system and Windows-based computer applications.

Be available to work a flexible work schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Have a willingness to learn and develop fabric and craft product knowledge.

Why Jo-Ann?

Have a passion for sewing, crafts, scrapbooking? Team Members receive a discount of 20% off their purchase every day of the year.

Competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental and vision plans.

401(k) Savings Plan (Employer Match).

Flexible schedule.

Growth Opportunities.

Our company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Jo-Ann Stores, LLC. is an at-will employer, which means that your employment may be terminated by the Company or yourself with or without notice or cause unless the at-will arrangement is modified by a written agreement signed by both you and the Chief Executive Officer of the Company.