Retail Inventory Analyst at Valley Wide Cooperative
Valley Wide Cooperative · Sunnyside, United States Of America · Onsite
- Junior
- Office in Sunnyside
The position of a Retail Inventory Analyst is of great significance to Valley Wide Cooperative. A person in this position is responsible for managing all inventories and services at all local level. They are to manage the inventory supply chain including receiving all saleable and non-saleable merchandise into the store, maintaining inventories and assists in coordinating outgoing shipments.
Job Summary:
These are the basic requirements of the position and must be performed competently.
- Maintains an efficient flow of merchandise.
- Responsible for scanning and verifying all received product against the packing slip.
- Responsible for coordinating product flow to the sales floor.
- Prioritizes Out of Stock merchandise to ensure management and associates are informed upon arrival.
- Develops and maintains an efficient filing system for all relevant paperwork (Purchase Orders (PO's), transfer documents, cycle counts, etc.).
- Using proper scan receiving procedures, responsible to ensure all shipments are received, sent, and keyed within 24 hours of receipt including warranty services.
- All out going product is to be properly documented and labeled according to company standards.
- Responsible for printing relevant inventory reports to ensure that all inventories are accounted for including outstanding POs, receiving, transfers, and credits.
- Responsible for returns.
- Accountable for the input and integrity of appropriate back-end paperwork.
- Responsible to forward for approval to appropriate manager.
- Monitors and investigates variances related to receiving documents including purchase Orders (PO), transfers, cycle counts and other inventory measures.
- Responsible for visually checking and alerting management to any received merchandise that is damaged or missing.
- Responds to and directs customers as needed.
- Monitors inventory levels.
- Conducts physical counts on inventory according to the cycle count schedule.
- Conducts physical counts based on variance reports, non-count inventory status and negative item reports.
- Accurately notates inventory counts and variances within the expected timelines.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Cross-trains for other roles within the supply chain.
- Meets expected KPIs and address inventory and supply chain issues as necessary.
- Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS/PREREQUISITES:
- High School Diploma, Advanced Education or Certified Training.
- Previous experience of working in a supply chain team preferably within wholesale and/or retail.
- Able to add value, reduce costs and input to business improvements.
- An understanding of agri-business including orchard & vineyard supplies would be advantageous.
- Must be computer proficient (Microsoft Office: Excel and Word and able to learn point-of-sale and inventory systems).
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Exhibit’s ability to use inventory software efficiently.
- Analytical and multi-tasking abilities.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment; self-motivated.
- Communicates clearly and effectively.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and deliver accurate work.
- Demonstrates solid problem-solving skills.
- Product knowledge in categories such as clothing, feed, pet food and supplies, animal health, tack, lawn/garden & gifts are strongly preferred.
- Proactive critical thinking.
- Great written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
- Must exhibit a professional and positive image.
SALARY INFORMATION RANGE: $17.50 - $19.00 per hour
BENEFIT OFFERINGS: https://www.valleywidecoop.com/vwccareers/