In-Store Inventory Lead & Shrink Control

Houchens-Food-Group,-Inc.; Middlesborough (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Houchens Food Group is seeking an Inventory Manager for an in-store, full-time role reporting to the Store Manager. The position focuses on controlling all elements of store inventory, ensuring accuracy, and supporting efficient product flow from receiving to shelf.

Responsibilities include managing receiving, transfers, credits, pricing updates, and cycle counts, while training staff and maintaining data integrity. Evening and weekend hours may be required to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Understanding of inventory principles and retail flow.
• Strong communication with team and stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Receive and record product into store inventory and verify shipments.
• Oversee inter-store transfers and credits processing.
• Validate orders and maintain data accuracy in inventories and labels.
• Train staff on inventory management best practices.
• Monitor shrink and implement reduction strategies.
• Perform cycle counts and maintain relevant reports.

Skills

Inventory principles

Communication skills

Organizational ability

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Tools

Excel

Word

POS systems

Job description

Houchens Food Group is seeking an Inventory Manager for an in-store, full-time role reporting to the Store Manager. The position focuses on controlling all elements of store inventory, ensuring accuracy, and supporting efficient product flow from receiving to shelf.

Responsibilities include managing receiving, transfers, credits, pricing updates, and cycle counts, while training staff and maintaining data integrity. Evening and weekend hours may be required to meet business needs.