Grocery Inventory & Optimization Specialist

Alaska Commercial Company; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Commercial Company in Anchorage is seeking a Grocery Specialist, SCO, to lead cycle count, gap scan, and inventory accuracy initiatives across stores. You will monitor on-hand inventory, variances, and performance while ensuring compliance with receiving, replenishment, and markdown programs.

You will develop operational reporting, train store teams, and collaborate with Supply Chain Optimization, Operations, Logistics, Merchandising, and Finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 1–2 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong customer service and customer-driven approach.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with inventory management, replenishment systems, and operational processes.
• Solid knowledge of grocery retail operations and inventory control principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead cycle count, gap scan, shrink scanning, and inventory accuracy compliance initiatives across stores.
• Monitor negative on-hand inventory, inventory variances, and inventory anomalies.
• Conduct inventory reviews and support stores in improving inventory performance and reducing shrink.
• Ensure compliance with receiving procedures, replenishment standards, markdown programs, reclaim processes, planograms, MPVs, and newsflash execution.
• Develop and maintain operational reporting, including inventory dashboards, forecasting reports, and compliance scorecards.
• Analyze inventory and operational trends to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities.
• Partner with Supply Chain Optimization, Operations, Logistics, Merchandising, and Finance teams.
• Train and coach store teams on inventory management and operational processes.
• Conduct store visits to validate execution and identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Customer service

Analytical skills

Inventory management

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Physical ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

1-2 years related experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Alaska Commercial Company in Anchorage is seeking a Grocery Specialist, SCO, to lead cycle count, gap scan, and inventory accuracy initiatives across stores. You will monitor on-hand inventory, variances, and performance while ensuring compliance with receiving, replenishment, and markdown programs.

You will develop operational reporting, train store teams, and collaborate with Supply Chain Optimization, Operations, Logistics, Merchandising, and Finance.