Inventory Controller

Position Summary:
Works closely with Branch Manager to ensure efficient operations in Inventory, Front End, Cash Room and Receiving Departments. Maintains a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly and efficient customer service. Supports the Branch Manager in maintaining company standards.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains the accuracy of the physical inventory at the branch.
• Makes decisions on pricing and insures that gross margins are maintained on a level required by corporate.
• Communicates margin issues to buyers and follows up for timely response.
• Reviews sales price differential report to determine if front end pricing is accurate and makes the appropriate changes.
• Insures that cycle counts are being conducted on a timely and regular basis.
• Trains all staff for inventory purposes and is responsible for the preparation and conducting of semi-annual inventories.
• Coordinates Inventory Control with the Receiving, Perishables, Dry Goods Floor and Front End to make sure low stock, out of stock, negative on hand and computer inventory is correct.
• Supervises Stock-taker (see # 5).
• Coordinates writing of adjustment vouches to vendors for damages and meets with vendor reps to obtain their approvals.
• Responsible for liquor and tobacco tax filings with the proper governmental agencies.
• Reports shrink and research causes.
• Control markdowns & voids by monitoring damages and overstock.
• Analyzes and determines reasons for negative inventory and margins.
• Reviews store statistical reports for any abnormal or erroneous data.

Other Responsibilities:
Performs various tasks and projects as directed by Branch Manager and Corporate Headquarters.

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

• Minimum 4 years experience in retail or wholesale.
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience.
• Background in Physical Inventory maintenance/control.
• Proven leadership skills; ability to supervise and direct employees.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, employees, vendors, customers and buying department.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, mass and volume.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to company values and strong customer orientation.
• Must be PC literate; working knowledge of MS Office; 10-key skills a big plus.

Work Environment:

• For the most part the ambient temperature will be moderate.
• The work is performed standing/walking – must be able to stand/walk for up to 4 hours without a break.
• Physical labor is moderate to high (seasonal) – must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs; must be able to push and pull up to 400 lbs on a cart with wheels.
• There will be industrial vehicles (forklifts, Hilo) moving material throughout the warehouse.