Inventory Control Specialist

About Grocery Outlet:

Our Mission: Touching lives for the better Our Vision: Touching lives by being the first choice for bargain-minded consumers in the Our Values & Behaviors: Achievement, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Family, Fun, Integrity & Service

About the Team: The members of our Inventory Control Team are analytical in nature, innovative, resourceful, and creative. We value individuals who have an opinion, think outside the box and who constantly push the status quo to deliver the very best service to our operation team and store operators. Our team is proactive and will always need to have a sense of urgency in what is a very fast-paced environment. An ideal addition to our team is someone who possesses a positive attitude with a contagious energy which motivates not only those within their team, but also their cross functional partners – all while striving to maximize profitability and productivity within their department(s).

About the Role: You will be responsible for managing the distribution of merchandise to support company plans. Extremely “hands-on”, you will need to be able to make quick decisions, manage key warehouse and inventory relationships. You will be responsible for assisting the Inventory Control Team in ensuring proper product inventories at the DC to facilitate optimum code life, minimize seasonal markdowns and maximize turns. You will recommend and execute changes as needed to ensure profitability and productivity. You will also maximize sales potential by performing the following duties: The Inventory Control Specialist will report to the Inventory Control Manager.

Responsibilities Include:

Process Store claims Analyze store sales history to determine validity of store claims Analyze DC Inventory level data against SAP inventory levels and repair where necessary. Responsible for managing those items approaching expiration in the warehouse Own cross-functional communication regarding inventory position, and distributions for all stores Build, develop, and maintain effective and productive working relationships within cross-functional team (Planning Department, Purchasing Department, Stores, Distribution Center, SOX Department etc.) Participate in cross-functional meetings, contributing on distribution strategies Demonstrate logical analysis and problem-solving skills through organization and prioritization Demonstrate superior listening, written, and oral communication skills Present analytics and reports to various levels of management Assists buyers with updates on potential inventory or code date issues on all products Visit stores and warehouses as necessary Perform other duties as assigned

About The Pay:

Base Pay Range: $20 - $22 per hour 401(k) Profit Sharing Medical, Dental, Vision & More Final compensation will be determined based upon experience and skills and may vary based on location.

About You:

Associates Degree or equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Can successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously Can make solid decisions quickly based on limited information Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form Intermediate experience with Excel preferred Ability to work independently, as well as with a team Concern for achieving positive outcomes and growing the business; willing to get involved in all aspects of the process Ability to be creative, resourceful and take ownership over your categories

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