Inventory Control Manager - Bench Opening

Kids for the Future; East Liverpool (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount on products

Job summary

Busy Beaver is seeking an Inventory Control Manager Trainee in East Liverpool, OH. The role supports the General Manager, oversees inventory workflows, receiving, warehousing, and audits to protect assets and ensure accuracy.

Ideal candidates are strong leaders with experience in inventory or retail operations, capable of coaching staff, and maintaining secure, efficient store processes. Full-time, hourly position with 48-hour work week and excel skills.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven inventory management, warehouse, or retail operations experience.
• Detail-oriented with focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to coach, train, and develop associates.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in executing all inventory functions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Act as a Keyholder and manage the store in the absence of the General Manager or Assistant Manager.
• Lead by example in inventory areas, maintaining organization, cleanliness, and workflow efficiency.
• Oversee receiving, warehousing, and backroom operations.
• Ensure proper handling of defective merchandise and return processes.
• Assign and monitor daily/weekly tasks to achieve inventory objectives.
• Evaluate and improve processes to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Inventory management

Warehouse operations

Retail operations

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Coaching

Training

Keyholder

Retail management experience

Education

High school

Job description

• Location 15891 State Route 170,East Liverpool, OH, 43920,United States
• Base Pay $38,000.00 - $45,000.00 / Year
• Job Category inventory, receiving, warehouse
• Employee Type FT Hourly
• Required Degree High school

About Busy Beaver

Helpful people. Quality products. Supporting our local community for generations.

At Busy Beaver, it’s our mission to be your favorite neighborhood home improvement center. We provide a “just right” assortment of everything you need—whether it’s for routine yard maintenance or your next DIY project. Our stores offer the right mix of products at a great value every day, and our friendly, helpful staff love to help neighbors make the most of their homes.

Position Summary

TheInventory Control Manager Trainee plays a critical role in overseeing and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of all inventory operations. This position supports the General Manager and leads daily functions related to receiving, tracking, warehousing, and auditing merchandise. The Inventory Control Manager ensures compliance with company policies, works closely with accounting to maintain financial accuracy, and coaches associates to uphold best practices for inventory workflow and accountability.

This role is ideal for a strong leader who is detail-oriented, process-driven, and committed to protecting company assets through accurate inventory management and expense control.

What You’ll Do

Management Performance

• Support the General Manager in executing all inventory functions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Act as a Keyholder and manage the store in the absence of the General Manager or Assistant Manager.
• Lead by example in inventory areas, maintaining organization, cleanliness, and workflow efficiency.
• Oversee receiving, warehousing, and backroom operations.
• Ensure proper handling of defective merchandise and return processes.

Store Operations & Administration

• Ensure all inventory-related standards and policies are consistently followed.
• Assign and monitor daily/weekly tasks to achieve inventory objectives.
• Evaluate and improve processes to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.
• Ensure all merchandise is received, documented, signed, and priced accurately.
• Maintain safety awareness and enforce a secure, hazard-free work environment.

Organizational Development

• Assess staffing needs and implement strategies to support accurate and efficient inventory practices.
• Lead cycle counts, yellow tag reviews, weekly audits, and vendor/fine line audits.
• Manage return merchandise authorization (RMA) processes and ensure timely vendor credit.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and performance reviews for team members.
• Implement training programs to support associate development and inventory best practices.
• Ensure accurate tracking of purchase orders, special orders, and rain-checks.

Expense Control

• Monitor and manage inventory-related expenses within budget.
• Actively work to reduce shrink and protect company assets through strong operational controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability by strengthening inventory processes.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven experience in inventory management, warehouse, or retail operations.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to coach, train, and develop associates.
• Comfortable serving as a Keyholder and leading operations when management is unavailable.
• Retail management or supervisory experience highly preferred.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Leadership opportunity with direct impact on store operations and profitability.
• Be part of a locally rooted, community-focused company.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.
• Employee discount on the products you know and love.
• Opportunities to grow your career within a trusted retail brand.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Busy Beaver is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

Requirements

Pre-Employment Screening: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment screening, which may include a background check and drug screening, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Satisfactory results are required prior to employment.

Summary

This is an hourly position that has a requirement of 48 hours which includes 8 hours (overtime) per week in final compensation.

Job Type: Full-time

This is a full-time position with a 48 hour work week Monday through Friday 7a -5p. Must have excel skills and inventory control CRM system experience. Lifting and forklift duties included.