Inventory Specialist

Job Overview

INVENTORY SPECIALIST

Employment Type: Full Time

Supervisor: IT Business Systems Manager

Location: Dubuque Corporate Office

Job Description

Responsibilities include maintaining computerized records of merchandise inventory management support (SKU based retail industry), cycle counts, controls, audits, specifically to support computer systems and processes for inventory controls and product level. They also perform receiving, invoices and payment audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or associates degree in Business Administration, Management, Information Systems, Information Technology, or related field
• 1-3 years of experience in IT
• 2-6 years of experience in retail and inventory control management
• Some combination of education and experience may be considered for this position
• Some travel may be required

Job Duties

• Maintain a computerized inventory system
• Compile and maintain records of quantity, type, value material, equipment, and merchandise
• Maintain an accurate inventory count of ready to issue and ready to return to vendor items by performing daily cycle counts and automated inventory transactions and adjustments as necessary
• Provide audit reports, and ensure audit standards are adhered to
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with store associates, buyers and vendors
• Accurately maintain, update, and verify computer records of all products received and on hand inventory at retail store and DC level on a daily basis or as needed
• Provide or participate in scheduling with management oversight
• Perform and process annual physical inventory at store level and distribution center
• Provide daily and weekly inventory reports as requested
• Analyze vendor problems at the product level
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proficient in Word, Outlook and Power Point, as well as knowledge of spreadsheets and database software
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet formulas, Vlookup, and pivot tables.
• Ability to create on-demand reports utilizing database queries (Query400 or SQL), data mining techniques
• Proficient data entry and 10 key skills
• Extensive knowledge of inventory control and audit
• Significant ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail, and analyze data

• Exhibit a high level of integrity and business ethics to handle sensitive and confidential information

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively express ideas or instructions to others

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload with multiple priorities
• Highly motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team

• Ability to professionally interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization

Benefits

Part Time and Full Time eligible for:

• Competitive match on 401K
• PTO, holiday, and birthday-off pay
• Associate discount and many other benefits

Full Time also eligible for:

• Health, dental, vision, flexible spending account

• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• PTO, holiday, and birthday-off pay
• Associate discount and many other benefits

Physical Demands

Frequent physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, dexterity, and light grasping.   Occasional physical demands include lifting up to 25 lbs., bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling, squatting, climbing stairs and firmly grasping.  The employee is required to accept incoming calls and must be able to hear and speak.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision adequate for the incumbent to perform the responsibilities and functions of the job efficiently.  The associate must have the manual dexterity to manually operate and use a computer and other basic office equipment.

Work Environment and Working Conditions

This position will be performed inside a climate-controlled office facility.  The noise level is low to medium and typical of an office environment.  Potential hazards include electrical hazards.  Atmospheric conditions are typical of an office environment and may include exposure to odors and dust. 

Theisen’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class.