Inventory Control Lead: Stock Accuracy & Margin Management

Jetro Restaurant Depot; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jetro Restaurant Depot in Urbandale, IA seeks an Inventory Controller to manage branch inventory, assist the Branch Manager, and supervise stock-takers. You will coordinate with Receiving, Perishables, Dry Goods, and Front End to maintain accurate on-hand levels and pricing integrity.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 4+ years in retail/wholesale, and strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience in retail or wholesale.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Background in Physical Inventory maintenance/control.
• Proven leadership skills; ability to supervise and direct employees.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, employees, vendors, customers and buying department.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, mass and volume.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to company values and strong customer orientation.
• Must be PC literate; working knowledge of MS Office; 10-key skills a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the accuracy of the physical inventory at the branch.
• Uses a scan gun and moves merchandise as needed to obtain information.
• Makes decisions on pricing and ensures gross margins are maintained.
• Communicates margin issues to buyers and follows up for timely response.
• Reviews sales price differential report to ensure accurate front-end pricing.
• Ensures cycle counts are performed timely and regularly.
• Trains staff for inventory and conducts semi-annual inventories.
• Coordinates Inventory Control with Receiving, Perishables, Dry Goods Floor and Front End.
• Supervises Stock-taker and coordinates adjustment vouchers with vendors.
• Responsible for liquor and tobacco tax filings with the proper agencies.
• Reports shrink and researches causes.
• Controls markdowns and voids by monitoring damages and overstock.
• Analyzes negative inventory and margins.
• Reviews store statistical reports for anomalies.

Skills

Inventory control

Leadership

MS Office

10-key data entry

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Physical inventory maintenance

Job description

Jetro Restaurant Depot in Urbandale, IA seeks an Inventory Controller to manage branch inventory, assist the Branch Manager, and supervise stock-takers. You will coordinate with Receiving, Perishables, Dry Goods, and Front End to maintain accurate on-hand levels and pricing integrity.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 4+ years in retail/wholesale, and strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.