Inventory Team Member - Full-time / Part-time

Notice to Applicant about this Employer: You are applying for a job with an independently owned cooperative member of Ace Hardware Corporation, who operates this Ace Hardware store, not Ace Hardware Corporation.  The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling.  Ace Hardware Corporation will not receive a copy of any applications submitted for this position, and will have no control over interviews and/or hiring decisions, does not control and is not responsible for the employment policies and practices of the independent store owner. If hired, the independent store owner will be your only employer. Ace Hardware Corporation is not the employer for this position. The Ace Hardware trademarks, logos and designs are owned by Ace Hardware Corporation and used by independent store owners under a license from Ace Hardware Corporation.

Position Summary

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

The major responsibilities for this position include:

• Ensure data accuracy within the store system (Quantity-on- hand, dollar accuracy, descriptions)
• Ability to evaluate planograms for resets
• Ensure adequate inventory levels to minimize outages using negative SOH report and out and exceptions report.  Also walking the store creating visible outs list.
• 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
• Large Resets of product areas
• Tag stores

Key Characteristics

• Commitment to and pride in a job well done.
• Focus on the 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.

Job responsibilities may change based on the needs of the business.

The minimum requirements for this position include the following:

• Education/Training: High School degree, some college preferred. Possess 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 multitask 
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the business
• Flexibility and transportation to travel between store locations (Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Elberta, and Ocean Springs) and stay overnight if needed

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